What does it mean online when it says Judgment Status Ends, then it has a date. Is that the date the divorce is finalized?

Generally the ending of Marital Status means that you are no longer married, and can then marry someone new. It does not necessarily mean that...

How to get my husband contribute to mortgage and taxes bills?

Not paying bills ruins credit scores, but is (most of the time) not illegal. You need to seek support orders. Most of the time the Court will...

In divorce case, is it possible to do substitute service in Santa Clara county if subject is evading service in a divorce case?

There is a process where the papers can be left with someone at the home or place of business and another copy mailed. A good professional process...

9 years default divorce

I agree with attorney Peters that IF the Court never had jurisdiction to begin with the Judgment can be shown to be void. That IF depends on the...

Where is a divorce case from San Jose area ( filed at Santa Clara county court of clerks) be handled?

I agree with Mr. Yomtov. If you look over (and fill out) Form FM-1051 you should be able to figure out where to file. Please look at this...

We agree in the amount spousal support and date of initial payment,do we need to send to court the dissomaster report?

I agree with attorney Miller -- if you have agreed on the amount you do not need to attach a calculation. You DO need to get a Court Order signed...

The reason that it seems confusing is that it probably is confusing. Keep good records, and check the numbers at the end of the year. If in one...

Community property made to be separate property to avoid debt >$5000 but allows spouse to commit perjury

I concur with attorney Benson -- the advice you received was "stupid." What you want is to NOT be stuck with the debt -- but by being silent when...

Can a district attorney all of sudden come into family court case and represent by ex husband ?

A standard nugget of advice handed out on Avvo is that "you need to speak with a good Attorney." The reason(s) for that advice include (but are...

A Chinese national couple is in the US. Can they file for divorce while in the States? Also is it required both consent divorce?

If the residency requirements are met (6 months in California & 3 months in the particular county) then they can file in California. If they have...