Divorce ,question about Marital assets.

A great deal depends on an analysis of what is separate property and what is community. This acquired during marriage are presumed to be community...

How do i tell the department of revenue me and my husband are back together?

In California it is generally best to go into the office of revenue and tell them of the reconciliation and that you want the support collection to...

Is an insurance settlement separate or community property in this case?

A lot depends on who was the beneficiary of the settlement. If both you and your wife were, then it belongs to both of you. If only you were the...

If the non-custodial parent receives social security, do they still have to pay court-ordered out of pocket expenses?

The law requires that he pay all orders made by the court unless and until modified. The problem you face, however, is that Social Security income...

Why did we go straight to a final hearing?

In most courts mediation is not conducted unless one of the parties request it. The best way to find out why it is set for a final hearing is to...

Do I need a family lawyer?

You need to get papers filed with the family law court in your community to make sure your rights and those of your son are properly protected. do...

Its been a yr since divorce went final, can I get a protection order against ex wife even if she hasnt threatened violence?

Absolutely. Her conduct is not acceptable and it certainly isn't healthy for your child. Talk to a family law attorney in your community for more...

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Do i have to legally let my husband take my kids over night to his girlfriends house?

If you object to where the children are when they are with your husband, you need to file papers with the court outlining your objections. The...

In a plenary hearing I am representing myself pro se. May my husband join me at the table and feed me comments and references?

I don't know about New Jersey but, in California, unless a person is an attorney or a domestic violence support person, he/she cannot be at counsel...

I'm being cut off from all finances and told I have to leave my family home where my kids live and go to school

Make an immediate appointment with a family law attorney in your community to get some help. There are statutes in California whereby the court...