My boyfriends ex wife is in prison and has been for 3 years. does he have to pay her spousal surpport during that time?

To terminate support orders without some prior agreement for a termination date, it is necessary to file a motion to request modification or...

My divorce decree stipulates that my ex sign over a vehicle to me and he wont. Do I have to take him to court?

It will be necessary to file a motion and request enforcement of the settlement agreement. If you have to hire an attorney to file this motion,...

Can primary custodial parent (with joint legal) move 500 miles away for career advancement and family (marriage) w/o difficulty?

Contested move away matters are generally "difficult." Whether or not a parent can move depends on many different factors including (1) the status...

Move away with child

Generally speaking yes, but that is generally speaking. Whether or not you can move depends on many different factors including (1) the status of...

My son graduated H.S. in June, he turns 18 in July, When do I stop paying Child Support?

In California child support can terminate when a minor turns 18 and has graduated high school. It would be best to file a motion to...

I am serving summons to girlfriend for joint custody of 4 month old child.

No, you will need serve your girlfriend personally. I would recommend contacting a process server in New York. Your girlfriend could sign a...

The type of restraining order that was issued dictates the impact that it will have on your life. If the restraining order ("RO") that was issued...

How do I amend a legal separation to a dissolution?

If the default judgment has been entered in the legal separation matter you will not be able to amend the Petition for Legal Separation to a...

We have legal custody of our grandson. Is that the same as legal guardianship? Is one better than the other?

In California there are two ways to obtain custody of a grandchild, the first method is to join a pending family law action (which is generally...