Is it possible to file for just a dissolution of the marriage, before the division of debt, assets, and property?

Yes, you can "bifurcate status." Meaning, you can get a judgment of dissolution, and reserve other issues to be decided later. Mr. Kitta's answer...

Traing to do a name chage for minor

Not sure what you mean by "trading to do a name change." Perhaps that was a typo, and you meant "trying." In any event, the following link...

How do you handle religious marrige other than Christian marriage in case of divorce?

I echo the other attorney's comments. In fact, I've had several clients that were married in India, moved to California, and thereafter, sought a...

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I know for sure that I was still married when I went to Las vegas and married my boyfriend while I was drunk 11 years ago.

If you were already married when you got married in Vegas, then that marriage in Vegas to your "boyfriend" is invalid. As for getting charged...

How can I change my name to my maiden name in CA when my divorced was filed in CO?

You can make the name change request in the county where you currently reside (in California). As for how to make the request, the process is...

Can I stop my estranged husband from changing our legal separation to divorce?

In California, it only takes one spouse to file for divorce. It is not something the other spouse can stop. In other words, you can't object or...

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I have full custody of my children but their father has them what steps do I take to get them back .

You said that you have "full custody," but the father kept the children from you. Something seems amiss here. Did you call the police during that...

Process to get married in california

I would strongly encourage you and your boyfriend to get some pre-marriage counseling before "taking the plunge." Given both your young age, the...

I agree with the other attorney's answers. However, because you asked your question in the "family law" section of Avvo, perhaps your issue...

Do I have the right to full custody without visitation?

I would echo the answers provided by the other lawyers. Your 3 year old is not getting divorced from her father. Just because the parents don't...