Divorce Exchanging financial disclosures - should I include a cover letter or can I just put the documents in an envelope.

Form FL-140 is the cover page. It specifies what disclosure documents you are serving. You should also attach a proof of service by mail, which...

How can I best protect myself in custody case prior to filing?

What Mr. Cohen said is correct. As I said in my other answer, you and your "ex" can jointly hire a mediator, and that mediator's office can handle...

How do I protect myself when filing for custody?

You can attend private mediation, and have the mediator draft up the agreement between you and the other parent. Then, have that mediator file the...

Yes, you're entitled to half the "community" value of that asset. Community value may accrue from the date of marriage until the "date of...

California divorce process through mediation.

Yes, you can use mediation to resolve your divorce. A mediator, such as myself, can help you and your spouse draft up the necessary papers to...

In my divorce am I entitled to half of 401K?

Yes, you're entitled to your community share of the 401K funds, which is 50% of what was earned between date of marriage and date of separation. ...

13 years ago I married my husband but realized his divorce was not final

If your "husband's" divorce has now been completed, simply get remarried (which technically, will be your first valid marriage). If the divorce is...

A hearing has been scheduled for a "Request for Order" in a divorce case. Can I get an extension?

Go to Google and look up California Code of Civil Procedure section 1005. Subsection "b" states: "Unless otherwise ordered or specifically...

How much spousal support do I qualify for if married 30 years?

More information is required to answer your question. A lawyer would need to know the income and expenses of both parties to determine an...

Can a custodial parent sue for child support arrears? Even though the noncustodial parent works for law enforcement?

You can contact Department of Child Support Services in Sonoma County and request their help to collect child support. They will pursue the matter...