California starts with jurisdiction in the case both over the divorce and the custody issues. To have jurisdiction over custody issues transferred...

How is the legal separation process, and how much does it cost in California with prenup?

There are also various legal doctrines that may or may not support claims by the community against each party's separate property. The prenup may...

Did my wife serve me my divorce papers legally?

On the other hand, you have the papers and it will cost you money and time to object to the service and eventually you will be served. Unless...

Petitioner filed FL-141 and "stipulated judgement of dissolution of marriage". What should be the next step of respondent?

If you and your spouse were both in a courtroom and recited a stipulation in front of a judge and there was a reporter present, you may be stuck...

Can my wife get alimony from me when I make such little money?

There is not enough information to tell you whether you are likely to pay or receive spousal support and what should be done with the house. You...

Marrying a US citizen whose previous spouse was deported?

Your girlfriend cannot marry you unless and until her first marriage has been terminated by a court in an annulment or divorce proceeding. I'm...

My recommendation would be to interview several family law attorneys and ask them what they would recommend in your situation. You cannot expect...

What does it mean when it says clerk cannot accept any discovery for filing ?

It sounds like what happened is that when you filed your RFO, you just attached some documents you had obtained in discovery to support your...

The answer in California is yes to the extent the assets were acquired with community funds or other community property or with her separate...

Probably not. You could get some of that money on two grounds. If you can show the ticket was bought with community funds, the payoff is also...