I am a non alien resident living in CA. My wife wants a divorce and to return to the UK. Where would be best to file for divorce

Taking your threshold questions first: both your UK marriage and your divorce, whether in CA or UK, would be recognized in both countries (and...

Look at the Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders listed on page two of the Summons you served on him. He is NOT allowed to unilaterally change...

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Can anyone go to the court house to see who has legal custody of a child?

As the first answer to your query pointed out, the "bottom line" question here is whether the agreement is legal. Any contract has some weight,...

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Is gifted money considered income in a divorce in CA?

I assume you are referring to your Assets and Debts schedule. No matter: Your disclosures should list ALL property possessed during the marriage,...

Wife's new income?

I assume you are mostly concerned with support payments. Your current spouse's income cannot be used to determine support, but if you filed taxes...

Rights when a parent moves out of state

As there is a court order, refer to it to determine whether notification and/or subsequent moves are specified. But even if the order does not...

What goes into the sposal calculation and do I need representation?

From your query it appears no support was set six years ago. So first, find your dissolution papers from six years ago -- they will tell you(1) ...

Do I still need to go through divorce procedures?

You will have to go through the dissolution/divorce process. As you do not mention children, property issues, or spousal support claims, the...

If I have been separated and not living with my spouse for 13 years do I need a formal divorce?

Yes, if you want a divorce, it will have to be "formal" -- in CA that's called a "dissolution". You haven't indicated how long you were married, if...

My legal Rights

If you take action it will have to be in the court that has jurisdiction, and that would be in the county where the children live -- as you posted...