How to know if I need to ask the courts permission or not to file an amended FL 120 form as a respondent?

Pursuant to CCP 472: A party may amend its pleading once without leave of the court at any time before the answer or demurrer is filed, or after a...

It would certainly be worth making a demand to be reimbursed for your additional expenses. To prove that there was medical malpractice, you need...

Can I file for separation when we still live together?

You can file for legal separation and remain residing in the same household. That is fairly common. It would be very difficult for you to be...

Why is child support lowered when you factor in the other parents spouses income?

Child support is based on net income (basically gross income less taxes). If the new spouse's income increases the parent's tax rate, the parent's...

Im a victim in a domestic violence case, trial started but I didnt show up, can the judge drop the charges an the bench warrentt

Unfortunately. if your bench warrant was issued for you disobeying a subpoena, if the case is dismissed, the bench warrant does not automatically...

Are finances justification to get full custody?

I do not understand the premise that "if she gets 20% or more custody than neither of you can afford to take care of the children". Perhaps that is...

What happened ?for driving with out no tags no insurance and my license are expired

The fines will likely be fairly steep (over $1,000) and the court will want you to show proof of correction --- which can cost a lot. Unless you...

What can I do ?HELP!! We have gotten attached my dog and she's my other pets companion;(

If you were given the dog, it is your dog. You do not have to give her the dog pursuant to her demand. There is no requirement to acknowledge...

Was I "allowed" to move?

Courts will decide if the move is considered a "move away" requiring court approval. A 50 mile move seems to be a threshold with most courts, but...

I recieved a citation for being in the carpool lane, is it worth fighting?

I like your explanation. It depends on how long the officer will say you were observed driving in the HOV lane waiting for an open lane -- less...