My request for entry of default was granted in 2004, then case moved with judge2another town. I don't drive. Should I refile?

Santa Clara County has special rules for people in cases like yours. If you make a formal request, and if the court finds that there is "Good...

Do we still need to have a property settlement agreement?

Because attorneys in private practice are excluded from filing a summary dissolution, I doubt if very many attorneys on this site can answer your...

In Santa Clara County at the CMC the Judges call the cases where neither party has an attorney first. This is done so that you can both leave the...

Do I still have to pay child support?

You do not say wehter there is a support order in effect at this time. I will assume that there is. In California, Child Support terminates...

Custodial parent relocated and child decided to stay behind so I now have 75% custody. do I have to pay travel expenses

Child support is calculated based on the parent's timeshare with the child and the income of each parent. You are entitled to file for a...

Is my dad legally allowed to 1. pay child support out of take home pay instead of the original and 2. charge us house rent?

It sounds like your mother needs to take some legal action. This should not be your concern. You mother could contact a Family Law Attorney or...

If I have filed and signed divorce papers, and now the other party is not signing, what do I do?

If you have additional questions, you should contact an attorney or visit the Family Court Self Service Center in Santa Clara County. See the link...

To clarify, when filing a divorce, it does not matter what country you are a citizen of, or what country from which your son has a visa. What...

Underage can my mother take custody of my child? and if so what does she have to prove?

You should call the attorneys at LACY [Legal Advovcates for Children and Youth]. They operate in Santa Clara County and offer a free service for...

Who is considered the custodial parent in CA while the legal POP/Custody Visitation orders are in process?

You should see an attorney on this matter. It is delicate. If your previous arrangement had been 50/50 then you should try to keep it that way. ...