On form FL-141 would I check off box one and two only or four as well?

You complete box 4 as will. Fill out the information as appropriate -- probably 4.c.

Longterm Marriage

Absent proof that you made a gift of the $200,000 to her, the $200,000 down-payment is your separate property.

Can a person be sentenced to more than a year county?

Now that lower-level felons serve sentences in county jail, this has changed—there is no limit on the amount of time these offenders can serve in...

Should I appeal by Trial De Novo in California?

You should definitely appeal. You get a second chance with a new judge and now you know what his evidence is. There is no detriment to appealing...

The income of all people living in the household is supposed to be listed on the Income and Expense Statement regardless of whether they contribute...

What is the next step i take to find a replacement lawyer to represent me in a divorce case that my current lawyer is retiring

Tell your current attorney that you are seeking to find another attorney to represent you and that you need to have your file prepared so that it...

Call a bifurcation in a divorce be done between 2 parties without an attorney?

Yes, you can terminate the status of your marriage without an attorney.

Visitation order was made in Madera County, we now live in San Joaquin County. How do we get jurisdiction transferred?

If a parent still resides in Madera County and has visitation with the child, Madera County retains jurisdiction of the case. An order specifying...

You have not been properly served and are not yet required to file a response. It is typical for attorneys to deliver a letter claiming that if...

Can I get my son from school without telling his father?

If there is no court order, you can get your son before you file. There is no reason that you should get in trouble for picking your son up.