Questions answered by Bernie Johannes Kempen

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Can Other parent make me pay for half of daycare?

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

An order to share child care cost for the purposes of allowing a parent to work or seek work is a mandatory child support add on, it's not...

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Infidelity / Child custody Is infidelity concidered when I ask the court for full Custoday of my infant?

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

The court will decide the issue of custody based on the best interest of the child. The bad acts of a parent are not relevant unless you can show a...

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I am going through uncontested divorce but I found my spouse's misconduct and I would like to bring it to court's attention.

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

Div 6. Nullity, Dissolution, and Legal Separation Part 3. Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation Ch 4. General Procedural Provisions § 2335....

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CCP 473(a) to set aside default in divorce. The divorce is not final but judgment was entered.

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

You need to file for default set aside right away because CCP473 provides for 'a reasonable time' not to exceed six months. Set aside is not...

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I received a summons and petition alleging I am the father of a 17 year old child who lives in Indiana. Does CA support govern?

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

Jeffrey Drabin gives the best answers to your child support questions.

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Can the ex change the school of choice without agreement?

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

Courts generally do not want to get involved in deciding the best school for a child to attend because you cannot merely judge the suitability of a...

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Where do I file the guardian petition?

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

File it in San Bernadino unless there is an open custody case somewhere else, in which case you need to file it in that county.

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I had a private mediation for my divorce and we had a partial settlement where I conceded and the other party did not.

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Consult with another family law attorney right away to assess your options.

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Can the spouse retract once signed on Stipulated judgement for Divorce and property division?

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Yes it's possible to sign this in a foreign country. If your spouse is unrepresented by counsel she should go to the nearest US Consulate for...

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If your an "Inventor" at your company and filed prior to divorce for Patent is that to be disclosed information for final decree

Bernie's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

I agree with all the attorneys. Also please note that should this invention indeed be a community asset, discuss with your attorney the potential...

Bernie Johannes Kempen's Answers (320)

Can Other parent make me pay for half of daycare?

Infidelity / Child custody Is infidelity concidered when I ask the court for full Custoday of my infant?

I am going through uncontested divorce but I found my spouse's misconduct and I would like to bring it to court's attention.

CCP 473(a) to set aside default in divorce. The divorce is not final but judgment was entered.

I received a summons and petition alleging I am the father of a 17 year old child who lives in Indiana. Does CA support govern?

Can the ex change the school of choice without agreement?

Where do I file the guardian petition?

I had a private mediation for my divorce and we had a partial settlement where I conceded and the other party did not.

Can the spouse retract once signed on Stipulated judgement for Divorce and property division?

If your an "Inventor" at your company and filed prior to divorce for Patent is that to be disclosed information for final decree