What happens if I served the party too late? How will I know if he uses this as a reason not to go the the hearing?

If he appears at the hearing, the court will ask him if he is ready to proceed and then decide whether to go forward with the hearing or continue...

During the divorce process, each of you are required to exchange documents disclosing your assets and debts and your income and expenses along with...

What is the law?

Under both federal and state law the court is authorized divide retirement assets that result from contributions of community property into the...

G 1 VISA or J 1 visa?

This has nothing to do with whether you are considered married in CA. So I moved it Immigration in AVVO.

If its any consolation, you may be able to get the court to return your share of his legal expenses in defending the charges that were paid from...

If you haven't yet, do check in records of the court in which the divorce was said to be filed, just to be sure you aren't divorced. While you're...

How can I protect my retirement account ?

To the extent the retirement plan is funded by contributions during marriage or by credit for time worked during marriage it is community property,...

Will california court acknowledge my response to a divorce summon,if my lawyer is from here in the Philippines?

California allows you to file a motion with the court to have your ex contribute to your attorney fees as well as pay you spousal support. Whether...

You should be able to start the divorce process before you go into the Army. But California has a mandatory waiting 6 month period before an order...

How do I know if I am married or divorced?

If you want more assurance than the spoken word, I suggest you ask the attorney in Turkey as a favor to send you a copy of the judgment or decree...