Can I file for divorce here in the us even if I'm a tourist?how?

To file for a dissolution (divorce) you must have been a California resident for six months (and resident of the county in which you file for three...

How can I get custody of my kids

Invest in a consultation with an attorney. You may be able to handle the paperwork and court appearance(s) by yourself, but given the facts, you...

How can I admend a custody order to full custody

Be careful about filing a motion. What power do you need that you don't have? Has the lack of sole legal custody inhibited care for your child? ...

Can I appoint a lawyer to handle my paperwork for a divorce case if I want to leave the country for a few months?

In Alameda County, you need not be present for your judgment to be processed by the court. But if there's a mistake in the paperwork (or your...

Can I have the court give me custody of my son if I'm not divorced but been separated for 2 years?

I agree with Ms. Waxman. You can bring an action for custody with the courts. However, you may find that this might backfire -- he could end up...

Do I file for a divorce or annulment if the marriage partnership was less than 6 months?

Annulment requires specific grounds (such as fraud or bigamy) and you haven't specified that any of those are in play. Accordingly, you need to...

My husband was gifted our house by his mother- it is in his name only does this mean that I have no clain to half of the hous

Given what's at stake, I recommend you have at least an initial consultation with an attorney to determine what claims you may be able to make. ...

You need to consult with an attorney so you can go over all of the details more closely and get competent thorough advice. Good luck.

Husband filed for divorce in California after wife left for India

I agree that you need a California attorney. I also don't think that the reasons you cite for why you would not have any custodial time in...

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Are parties to a divorce obligated to at least discuss a settlement agreement before asking for court intervention?

Alameda County requires two components prior to a settlement conference. First, the parties must meet face-to-face to discuss settlement (or at...