What am I entitled to if I've been married for 14 years and my husband wants a divorce in California?

You are entitled one-half of the community property that is accumulated during the marriage, and also you will receive one-half of the community...

Is it legal for the trustee to withhold the accounting spreadsheet from a beneficuary? In a trust.

If you have proof of malfeasance on the part of the trustees then petition to have the Trustees removed and replaced. By and large, it appears...

As CP can I reschedule one visitation day (over NCP protest) and offer alternate visitation time (48 hours later)?

Both of you are going to have to be fair and reasonable or you are going to spend a lot of time and misery in the Court room. Perhaps, you have a...

If your parents have a peaceful conduct order against you and there is no order addressing their ability to contact, yes, they can contact you.

Can I file a contempt of court if we have joint legal custody and they cut my daughters hair?

Unless your order specifically prohibits your ex from cutting your daughter’s hair, I think it will be a tough go for you. If this is a major...

Can my 30 year old friend receive child support back payments from her father who was never involved in her life?

From your statement of facts, it does not appear that there ever has been a child support order in place. With that in mind, there is no legal path...

Abuse of process or malicious prosecution?

You prove malicious intention like you prove anything else in the Courtroom, with evidence. For the immediate time, it seems like you need to...

Custody evaluation question about not following the Santa Clara County Local Rule of Court.

If the report is tardy, I do not believe that this is going to invalidate the report nor relieve you of your obligation to pay your portion of said...

Can the Standard Family Law restraining order be modified?

Yes, you need to write up a Stipulation in regard to your new Agreement, make sure you both sign, date, get it notarized and submit it to the...

If you have been in Family Law for four months, the Court probably isn't going to easily continue the matter. In writing, inform opposing counsel...