My wife filed divorced 10 months ago, are we legally divorced?

Divorce is a staircase; not an escalator. You're only divorced when you have stepped through all four stages: 1) opening filing 2) exchange...

If your wife quit her job, then you'll wish to research the issue of "imputed" income. This means that a court can utilize her prior salary in...

Can I get a restraining order for peaceful conduct if I am being harassed?

In the Sacramento area, check out WEAVE to get support on matters related to restraining orders or domestic violence. They provide a range of...

Typically the judge would either (1) sign your stipulation or (2) make an order from the bench that adopts the terms of your stipulation. In these...

Should someone fight for spousal support once the x retires?

First, check your court order to see whether spousal support can or cannot be modified. If it *can* be modified, then be aware that a drop in the...

Is there different type of divorce?

To give the Family Lawyer perspective, absent incapacity, all divorces are granted on grounds of "irreconcilable differences," meaning that neither...

Am I entitled to reimbursement for payments I made on the house since I paid the majority? What's the Family Code for this?

To quote Kanye West, "When she leaves yo' ass, she gonna leave with half." All property acquired during the marriage with the wages of either party...

Is there a minimum child support amount?

No, California does not have a minimum, and in fact you may be liable to pay support to your ex husband! This can feel very unfair to custodial...

Advice on mediation in family court

Great question! Preparation for mediation/custody evaluation is key, because often the recommendation of the evaluator is adopted by the Judge as a...