Discovery request, what does it cover?

I am a bit confused as to whether this is a hearing or a trial. If you have not even gotten a response, I will assume this is a hearing. If you...

Is it necessary to fill out Financial Disclosure and Income forms to get a Final Judgement on a Dissolution of Divorce?

At least one party (the one requesting the default) needs to serve the Preliminary Declaration of disclosure. If the responding party does not...

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I am so sorry this happened to you. Kudos to you for recognizing that you, as a child, suffered an abuse. I imagine that the statute of limitations...

Am I responsible for my minor child hospital bill?

Check your orders to see if there is a variance, but in general each parent is responsible for 1/2 the child's out of pocket medical expenses.

Am I responsible for 2012 taxes with my soon-to-be ex?

I agree with my colleague. There is no order yet, so technically this is an issue that has not been decided. You could always make an agreement...

Does my husband have any rights on my works comp case if I filed a lawsuit after he filled for divorce?

On these facts, he would not have a claim because the injury happened post-separation.; but the ability to work, and any income received from a...

Continuing out a family law RFO

There is likely a local form - go on to the website for your court and click on the local forms tab.

I am in the Navy, girlfriend is a full-time college student fully dependent on her parents. We want to get married secretly.

I agree with my colleagues. The other very sticky issue will come up at tax time - if her parents are claiming her and she is no longer their...

How can I get my son in the appropriate grade level when his mother disagrees?

Have you spoken to your son's teachers? Do they believe he should be moved up? If so, can you get that advisement in writing? That will be the...

How do I ask for a continuance in CA courts? Or do I even need to?

I agree with counsel. You can also try calling the FSD and ask them whether the case can settle early (if there was no opposition) and also ask...