Should I just show up?

The first thing to do is make sure the default has been set aside. You also should be clear about what issues the court will be addressing at the...

Is common law recognized in California ?

California law does not provide for common law marriage. So unless you contributed to the purchase of the house or subsequent improvements, you...

Is my marriage legal to my current husband ?

Under California law, you and your ex were never validly married in Nevada because he was already married to someone else. That means you were...

In my divorce I said I would help pay for our kids college. My oldest is 20 and doesn't want anything to do with me. In CA

Actually, the court has no power to order you to contribute to the post-high school education of a child who who is no longer a minor and has the...

Too long and too late to seek Spousal support?

In addition to the points made by the previous answers, the judge has the power to order retroactive spousal support. Generally, the court will...

I will be getting married soon. In case i get divorce in the future, will the money that i acquired while single be separated?

The other answers are correct; your premarital assets are separate property absent commingling or a written agreement changing their character to...

Whether spousal support should be retroactive is up to the judge which means the facts each party proves are important. Making a spousal support...

Legal seperation

You need to file a request for order to compel him to file and serve his preliminary declaration of disclosure (see forms FL-140, FL-141, FL-142...

If I filed for legal separation in California and my extra wants to file for divorce in Texas will judge make me go back?

You filed first. If you also serve your husband first this puts you in the best position at least on some issues. However, the custody issues and...

If there is an order or a judgment that awards her 22% of your retirement, the QDRO is the way that order is implemented. If there is no such...