Can my ex take the children as long as he wants when I have physical custody & we share joint custody, but no visitation sched?

No, you are not legally obligated to drive them half way or allow the visitation on a schedule he dictates to you. However, you should, of course,...

Am I responsible for health care costs after a divorce? Can alimiony be agreed upon rather than set by court?

Yes, you can certainly stipulate that support shall be paid until remarriage, cohabitation, death of either party,,,,,,,,,and if you do not want...

Can my ex ask for more or increased alimony if I have the following statement in my FL-342 forms?

Well, assuming there is no possibility she could raise issues of undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, failure to disclose, or any other of...

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What is the law for alimony? Length of time and does it increase with time?

As to the amount of support, it will depend upon the usual and customary income and expenses of the parties. In the beginning of a divorce, the...

For a long term marriage in California where there is alimony involved is the alimony usually for life (given no remarriage)?

Spousal support in both short term and long term marriages, is decided on a case by case basis. There is a presumption that half the length of...

Do I have to file the same documents the other party did when asking for attorneys fees in a family law case?

I can not help but be curious about why you would not ask your attorney, who you presumably have hired in this case and owe the fees you want you...

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What kind of appraisal on my house do I need for a divorce. Can I do a basic 1 from online or 1 from a realtor

I agree with counsel... while your opinion could be sufficient... if the other side comes in with something more reliable, the court will likely go...

Before a divorce has been filed or even finalized can my husband keep me from having access to our money? We live in California

Sorry to learn of your situation. Without knowing more about your situation it is near impossible to give you guidance ---- however, assuming your...

I have filed for custody of my son. We have not attended court? DO i have temporary custody until the hearing?

To answer your first question about whether you have temporary custody based upon your filing what sounds like a Request for Order granting you...

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What are child support laws in California for one minor child? Also, alimony support laws in California?

Generally, support depends upon the income of the couple. I would recommend that you seek the advice of a family law attorney in your area for...