Questions answered by April Kang Seo

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To lie on the petition for a emergency restraining order. By not answering the question do you have any previous court history w

April's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

I concur with the other answers provided. Your son should seek a consultation with an experienced family law attorney regarding this issue. He...

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I live in California and am being harassed by someone in Washington State. How do I apply/serve a restraining order?

April's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

You can go to your local Facilitator/Self Help Center at the courthouse. Most have domestic violence restraining order clinics to assist you...

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Can i file child custody in california if child conceived in new York? Father in new york has never seen child but pays support

April's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

There is additional information needed before answering this question. Makes the child live in California and if so, how long has it been? Have...

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I filed for divorce about 4 years ago and was never able the have the other party served what can I do to finish the process?

April's answer | Answered on April 25, 2015

I agree with Ms. Straus and would add that you should also check with the family law clerk's office to check the status of your case.

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My husband and I have been married for 26 years we are separated but not legally what plus would it be to make it legal

April's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

If neither of you has filed yet, you would do well to speak with an family law attorney who can explain the process as well as your rights and...

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When a case concludes, is attorney's supposed to file anything with court that states they are no longer representing client?

April's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

Does the registrar of actions show that the Substitution has been filed? Often, it takes some time for the system to be updated and it may just be...

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Can I file for divorce from the Bay area if I was married in So. California and my ex still lives in So. California?

April's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

One threshold issue to consider is whether you have lived in the county you plan to file in for at least 3 months. In California, you must have...

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How much do I need to get a lawyer in San Francisco to help me file a VaWa or self petition for a wife victim domestic violence

April's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

Also, contact your local county bar association. They can provide you with referrals for attorneys or legal services organizations who may be able...

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How can I stop garnishment of my wages for child support if the order to pay was not through child support services

April's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

You can file an ex parte request to obtain a court order to cease the wage garnishment. Go to the Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help center and they...

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Annulment or divorce?

April's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Please note that there are very specific requirements required to "qualify" for an annulment. That being said, you are permitted to file for an...

April Kang Seo's Answers (126)

To lie on the petition for a emergency restraining order. By not answering the question do you have any previous court history w

I live in California and am being harassed by someone in Washington State. How do I apply/serve a restraining order?

Can i file child custody in california if child conceived in new York? Father in new york has never seen child but pays support

I filed for divorce about 4 years ago and was never able the have the other party served what can I do to finish the process?

My husband and I have been married for 26 years we are separated but not legally what plus would it be to make it legal

When a case concludes, is attorney's supposed to file anything with court that states they are no longer representing client?

Can I file for divorce from the Bay area if I was married in So. California and my ex still lives in So. California?

How much do I need to get a lawyer in San Francisco to help me file a VaWa or self petition for a wife victim domestic violence

How can I stop garnishment of my wages for child support if the order to pay was not through child support services

Annulment or divorce?