If we file for an uncontested divorce is it automatically done at the end of the 6 mos period?

Nothing is automatically done in a divorce. I am going to presume that by uncontested divorce you mean that both parties appeared (one filed a...

Can I re-do our divorce agreement that was signed in 2007?

You may be past the deadline to set aside the judgment, but it is worth consulting with an attorney. You should also find out whether your...

Can my child support go up if my ex is getting let go from her job and decides to live off of unemployment?

Your ex certainly has a right to ask for increased child support since her income is going to be lowered as a result of being unemployed. That...

Married in Mexico, spouse will not agree to divorce.

He can absolutely get a divorce here without his spouse agreeing to it. There are provisions for default divorce if his spouse never responds, or...

What forms in california would I use to file a response to an order to show cause and a cross motion? Same paper or two differnt

You will be limited in your response to the issues that your ex husband raised in the motion for custody, so if you want to address issues that are...

FC2640 and Marital Settlement Agreement

I can't understand it, either, since this clause protects her more than it protects you. Has your attorney explained this to her? Maybe recommend...

If my spouse files for divorce in texas, can i file in california and which state will ultimately make the decision

Sounds like both CA or TX would have jurisdiction, so it is a matter of who files AND SERVES the petition first. If you have not yet been served...

I have a formal legal separation completed in 2006. I want a full dissolution. Do I need to file a new petition for divorce?

If you had an experienced family law attorney complete the legal separation, they would have asked the Court for leave to amend the legal...

I want to keep the house and pay 50% to my ex spouse instead of waiting for it to be sold and split 50-50 as the divorce decree.

You and your spouse can agree that you will buy him out of the house rather than sell it, and you can agree to use the appraisal value. You should...

My husband filed divorce without my knowledge and I was never served, then I found out I checked the date and address of where

You can and SHOULD file a motion to set aside the default judgment. I highly recommend hiring a family law attorney to assist you with this. The...

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