The answer to question 3 is: A stipulation signed by the parties and the judge becomes a court order. So if it says that one party has until a...

Can a declaration or memo. for providing persuasive argument be included in filing RFO via FL-150 & FL-157 for spousal support?

In other words, you submit all the Judicial Council forms discussed above and up to a 10 page declaration not including exhibits to the...

What does substitute a "good cause" when petitioning a judge to extend a divorce 6-month waiting period?

The 6 month waiting period is a minimum that does not need to be extended. If you and your ex agree that date the marriage is terminated by the...

Notary required in California?

My understanding of the law is that a party's signature on the MSA must be notarized if they are not represented by an attorney. Where the party...

You can serve the paperwork as soon as you know the time and place of the hearing. Service is on your ex's attorney only. In any event, there is...

How can I find a Qdro lawer represent me in a hearing?

You don't need a QDRO lawyer. You need a family law litigator familiar with child support collection issues on your side. Money you withdraw from...

No court form for this, how should I file ?

Before a court ordered settlement conference, each party is supposed to file a Mandatory Settlement Conference Statement that describes the issues...

What are my wrights as a father if the mother signs or agrees to temporary custody of our child?

State law essentially presumes that a parent has a superior right to custody of a child than any other person. Thus, you should prevail in seeking...

Is there a penalty involved under a pending divorce case, a spouse sell community property without the other spouse's knowledge?

When the petitioner signs the petition they become bound by the restraining orders on the second page of the summons. One of those orders forbids...

Do I need to get permission from the court or other parent to move outside of CALIFORNIA?

On the back of the summons in your case are restraining orders including one that addresses your specific question. Unless there is either an...