Can I withhold proceeds from the sale of a house from my ex under special circumstances (to keep a reserve for child support)?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. As to whether the court can order security for payment of support, California Family Code Section 4560, ...

What do I have to do if the divorce papers I filed had the apt number wrong

If you are serving the initial petition and summons, mailing the documents will not be sufficient service of process unless he agrees to be served...

While there are some restrictions on the time of day for serving legal process depending on what it is you are serving, they do not apply to...

The way you phrased the question, the answer would be: No, you cannot be legally charged interest on a zero balance due for child support....

What forms can I file as a parent to temporarily deny grandparents visitation with child

I agree with counsel to the extent that you do not have to do anything, assuming the grandmother does not already have grandparent visitation...

Today was my first mediation day for child custody ?

what you appear to be asking is how do you prepare for a child custody trial. More information from you is required to adequately respond as well...

Are health records discoverable in divorce?

Generally, no due to privacy rights. However, if health of a parent becomes relevant for some reason, e.g., health problem interferes with some...

After 25 yrs of marriage can I make my husband do marital counseling? I don’t want a divorce. Too much has been invested.

I agree entirely with Ms. Powers. Additionally, I would recommend that you seek legal counsel for yourself so you can learn and be aware of what...

What can I do if my ex tells me that she’s “moving my son out of state” and I told her it’s illegal to do? What is my recourse?

Sorry to hear of your unfortunate situation. Hopefully, the following information will be helpful and ease some of your immediate fears. If...

Is it legal for someone to put a restraining order on your front doorstep and never was served properly and someone as his wife?

Preliminarily, your son needs an attorney now to deal with the restraining order. If there are currently two actions filed in two different...