We have been living together for 20 years without getting married in california....do I have the same right as one who is legal

I agree for the most part with counsel. In California there is no common law marriage and therefore you would not have the same rights as if you...

Should I pursue IRS Audit to be able to Claim my child as Dependent?

There is so little information provided, it is difficult to respond adequately because there are so many varying facts which could alter the...

Is a divorce legal if the spouse is not notified and did not sign or agree to the divorce?

If the spouse was not notified of the filing of the divorce in Reno, the spouse would appear to have a potential right to motion the court to set...

My childs mother is in violation of a dcfs order stating that my child is to be returned to me no later than 5pm sun.

I would recommend first finding out when she intends to return the child. If it is only going to be a day or two, it hardly seems worth your while...

For you to file for divorce in California you must have residency in California for six months and three months in the county you file in. If...

Is my conversation with my childs doctors protected under Hippa laws? My ex wants to bring our childs doctor to court.

You would not have standing to assert any privilege or other right to privacy in litigation with the other parent about your child and specifically...

How much money in support are you paying him? At the hearing did you ask the court to impute income to him? Did you ask the Court to enter an...

Why was my spouse awarded Sole Legal & Joint Custody of our 2 children? When I was served, spouse requested Joint Legal Custody?

It would appear on first glance that your due process rights have been violated since your parental right to joint legal custody was taken away...

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Financial Separation Without Divorce

If you no longer have residency in california then you cannot file in california. Your remedy may be with the India courts where you have...

My husband filed for divorce in LA county. I would like to file response in another county what should I do?

I agree with counsel, but remember that if you have already been served you have only thirty days from date of service to file a response to avoid...