Who's the petitioner n a modification of parenting plan? Caption is same as the original petition? Wat is the rule of procedure#

The petitioner and respondent remain the same for as long as the case lasts.

I am the petitioner in a case and my ex is the respondent. The respondent will not produce documents. What can I do?

If you are talking about a formal demand for production of documents, there are generally time limits within which you can file a motion to compel...

What can I expect if a motion is removed from the court docket by the attorney who requested it?

He could re-file but generally it means that the attorney thinks he won't prevail on the motion. Check with a family law attorney in your...

If your marriage is valid in California, it will be honored in all of the United States. If you decide to divorce, you need to know the residency...

Family Law Drug Testing

I am a Northern California attorney so you should double check with a family law attorney in Brentwood. But, yes. Generally, at least up north,...

In a dissolution of marriage, what is - Child visitation for the Respondent?

Generally that means that the person filling out the form wants to be the primary care taker of the children with the other person having parenting...

With R.I passing gay marriage law, can i get a divorce from my same sex marriage done performed in MA?

You do not need to file in the state of the marriage. You need to file in the state where you are a resident. Speak to a family law attorney in...

If the court terminates its jurisdiction to award spousal support, it means that the party who wants spousal support can never come back to court...

What does it mean on a calif. divorce judgement when it states," Status only, dissolution"?

It means that your status has been changed from that of a married person to an unmarried person. You are divorced and free to re-marry if you...

Simply because you had sexual relations is not a basis to drop a hearing especially if the person who set the hearing doesn't want it...