It is very possible that you may have to pay alimony, even for a short term marriage such as yours. Temporary support, which is ordered while your...

Spousal Support

Proving that she has both the ability and opportunity to work full-time is required. For permanent support, this often requires a formal...

Is it possible for the military to order a service member to go off-base to be served divorce papers?

The easier way to serve him would be to contact his CO and arrange for service that way. Each base and chain of command is different, but I've had...

My father signed for receipt of divorce papers. Divorce filed in CA. Does this count as date served or do I have to sign them?

For you to be served, in general you need to either sign an Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt or be personally served.

If I had custody of my child, do I need permission from his father if I wanted to move out of state?

Likely yes, unless your Judgment or temporary orders specifically indicate otherwise. If your son's father refuses to give permission, you'll need...

How can I attain overnight parenting time of 12 mo. old where mom wants to cont. to breastfeed and does not respect fatherhood?

In my opinion, this is one of the more judge-specific issues, meaning that your likelihood of success is very dependent on your judge and his/her...

Could this help me get more time?

What you're asking for is called the "first right of refusal." There are various interpretations, but it essentially means that BOTH parents (the...

If your soon to be ex-wife is not working full-time, then yes, it is probably going to be about half of your income for guideline support. There...

Can I ask for my spouses retirement if the marriage is declared under 10 years?

Yes, you are entitled to your community share of your spouse's retirement, regardless of the length of the marriage. The "10 year rule" is commonly...

I need to re-file my final judgement but can't locate my ex. Can i still file a final judgement? I don't know his whereabouts.

That depends on where you were at in the process. First of all, you have 5 years to complete your divorce unless there are custody/visitation...