How should I prepare for an Early Neutral Evaluation?

That all depends on the scope of the ENE. ENEs are not done widely in California family law cases, but some counties have them as a routine part...

If your ex received a CPO, a "criminal protective order," then you are in a bit of a bind. Criminal court orders are superior to civil family...

Do both parties need to sign or be present for a divorce?

If you have served her with the initial Petition and Summons, and she has not filed a Response, you may be able to submit a proposed default...

How do I get my exwife to stop harrassing me and telling my son he can live with her when she has not really been in his life?

It would seem that you should file a motion with the court requesting modification of your custody and visitation orders; specifically, that you...

In the counties in which I practice, the courts require that you file a motion requesting that the court modify the existing restraining order so...

Child support,Alimony and military retirement

California guideline child support considers current income from all sources; if a parent is drawing retirement pay and earning regular income at...

How long is permanent support likely to be?

I concur... there is no black and white answer. In a short term marriage (less than 10 years), it is presumed that a reasonable length of time...

Can I Ask the Similar Docs from the Other Party Based On CCP, Sec. 2031?

To supplement the first answer... if documents do not exist, or if you do not have them in your possession, custody or control, then you are not...

How do you find a good divorce attorney when you don't have funds available?

Filing for divorce is the easy part. You can get plenty of self-help at the web site of the California Superior Court (www.courtinfo.ca.gov), and...

Marriage Overseas, and husband stays overseas

A summons may be served on persons outside the United States by means of any of the following: 1. Personal service; 2. Substituted...

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