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My boyfriend pays spousal support, we would like to get married, I make a good income, how will this effect his spousal support

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

The Dissomaster doesn't control permanent spousal support, but it is a good reference point (see Family Code 4320...

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After getting granted guardianship in california, how long do I have to wait to file for adoption?

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

The question isn't when the guardianship was granted, but how long the child has been in your care. See California Probate Code Section 1516.5:...

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What can I do to stop this temporary guardianship or what forms do I need to file

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

Please see my prior response. You need to present your side to the court, proving that your aunt has misrepresented the facts. This might be in...

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Is there a form I need to file to terminate TEMPORARY guardianship?

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

You can file a Petition for Termination of Guardianship (http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/gc255.pdf), but if you have a hearing date already...

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Adopting my husbands daughter that he adopted

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

You are wise to move forward to secure your parental rights in relation to your daughter now, while you and your husband are in agreement. You can...

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Contempt Family Law specialist

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

It is very unlikely that you have really been prevented from filing any requests for orders pending the resolution of your contempt action. But to...

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Last week I asked how I could serve ex with discovery with DVRO against me. Got some answers but with new info wish to clarify.

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

I would not seek her address unless it becomes absolutely necessary. You can arrange for her to be personally served by a process server if you...

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I need a really good divorce attorney. Am I entitled to spousal support from my husband when he files for divorce?

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

Salary earned during your marriage is community property, as is any community interest in the law practice. You have an equal interest in all...

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If I can prove the opposing party offered the judge and my attorney bribes--is that enough to force vacating the judgment?

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

What type of bribes? I would be extremely disinclined to believe that a judicial officer - or an attorney for that matter - would accept a bribe to...

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Is a Court Order from a hearing not reported in the Register of Actions as having been set or held--invalid?

Brenda's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

Here's a quick way to find out - go to the courthouse and pull your file. Is the original order in there? Does it conform to what was ordered at...

Brenda J. Russo's Answers (574)

My boyfriend pays spousal support, we would like to get married, I make a good income, how will this effect his spousal support

After getting granted guardianship in california, how long do I have to wait to file for adoption?

What can I do to stop this temporary guardianship or what forms do I need to file

Is there a form I need to file to terminate TEMPORARY guardianship?

Adopting my husbands daughter that he adopted

Contempt Family Law specialist

Last week I asked how I could serve ex with discovery with DVRO against me. Got some answers but with new info wish to clarify.

I need a really good divorce attorney. Am I entitled to spousal support from my husband when he files for divorce?

If I can prove the opposing party offered the judge and my attorney bribes--is that enough to force vacating the judgment?

Is a Court Order from a hearing not reported in the Register of Actions as having been set or held--invalid?