Married but not really married.

California does not recognize common law marriages, which means that unless the couple was legally married, California does not recognize their...

Why different doctors?

If you share joint legal custody, you are both technicaly entitled to make decisions concerning your children's medical care, but unless your...

My son goes to private school. Am I responsible for fees the school charges for supplies & books in addition to child support?

Definitely look at your chilld support orders (and perhaps your custody/visitation orders, if they involve your son's school). If there is nothing...

When serving papers after a response, do they go to the petitioner of her lawyer

You can technically serve either your wife or her lawyer, but it is definitely better for you to serve her lawyer. Since you're filing a response,...

He filed for divorce over one year ago, in CA county jail or CA state prison. (don't remember)

One option is to file a response and for you to prepare the judgment. Both parties need to file their Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure...

I bought most of my assest before we got married and they are only in my name. Do I have to divide them.

The short answer is no. Anything acquired before marriage is your separate property, and your spouse is not entitled to half. However, there may...

How assets will resolve in default divorce case in California?

First of all, look up your case online at cc-courts.org. There is a link in middle of the page that allows you to find your case called "online...

What you would be asking for is an appraisal of your husband's business. There are two ways you can go about this--with a court-appointed expert...

Washinton closed my child suport case then reopened it and without a formal state to state hearing.

You may wish to request a formal audit of your account, which might explain why your SSI is being garnished. You will also want to consult with a...

What is the process for filing a motion to terminate parental rights? should this be filed in family court or juvenile court?

In your case, unless there is a stepparent to adopt your child, you cannot permanently terminate father's parental rights. The best you can get...