Who gets to claim the kid on their taxes?

The law is that only the parent who had the child for more than 50% of the time can take the deduction for the child. In a 50/50 order that does...

What is the law for San Diego California regarding shared custody and taking a minor over state lines is permission needed

There is an order on the back of the summons in the divorce case that provides neither party can take the children out of California without a...

How long would it take to hear default judgement (divorce) nowadays? I have a FRC originally scheduled in three months

Courts vary widely in setting default hearings. Contact your local court and ask to set a default hearing.

Can I still file a Joinder ?

The court can make a stipulated or regular order dividing the pension plan if that is an issue in the hearing and give you say 30 days to file the...

Navigating Property with my ex.

Essentially, you should trade a quitclaim or interspousal transfer deed for a lien against the house and an enforceable promissory note, i.e., one...

How long do I have to serve my ex husband with a copy of the divorce response paperwork I filed?

The general practice is to put the response in the mail to the petitioner and prepare the proof of service and file both the response and the POS...

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If I file petition for spouse who is alien, can he leave the US

This is solely an immigration question, not a question about marriage in California.

How can there be little to no communication through my husband and his ex wife that share custody of two children?

If there is not already and order for no contact between the parents, you can request the court enter one and make a further order requiring all...

Am i eligible to apply a spouse visa since i have criminal background of sex assault?

This question concerns immigration issues, not whether you can marry in California.

Before you even think of suing for malpractice on the claims you list in your question, you should consult with a well-respected family attorney to...