Is substituted service of a divorce summons and petition acceptable service to the court?

The answer is substitute service is allowed in divorces as in any civil case. If your husband challenges service, it should be upheld assuming the...

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COVID-19 and placement schedule?

The answer is nobody knows for sure because this crisis is so new. As always in custody matters, the issue is what is in the child's best...

How does child custody work if we are part of the 6 Bay Area Counties that will have Shelter in Place enforced due to Covid-19?

As far as I know the Shelter in Place orders in the Bay Area say nothing about visitation exchanges. Legally, the current order remains in effect...

Family/ regarding reconsideration?

I'm not sure what your asking. Did you go to an RFO hearing today and were served with an illegible order by the other attorney or were you served...

Can I keep my child during a shelter in place set by my county?

There is no law on this obviously and the orders issued in the Bay Area yesterday did not mention visitation exchanges that I know of. For now,...

When you contact your old attorney to request he or she sub out as your attorney, be sure to ask him or her provide you with a copy of the notice...

How can a parent see their children when the other parent refuses to obey the custody order with the pandemic?

If you could get a court to make an order it would probably not require the child be exchanged, but if the child is of sufficient age would likely...

How do l register a foreign divorce degree?

I believe Ms. Straus meant there is NO need to register the judgment except to enforce it. With very few exceptions, you are considered divorced...

Section 271 family code?

The law does require under the due process clauses of the Federal and State constitutions that before the court can make a sanctions order that you...

What are my rights and legal (financial) options if my husband leaves me ?

I agree with Mr. Burns' recommendation to consult with an attorney. All we can discuss is generalities. The basic points are that if either of...