I was married in Sacramento county. My wife has filed for divorce in Stanislaus County (Fairfield) is this valid ?

If there is sufficient time before the deadlines to respond to the petition and restraining order close (see the front page for the deadliness),...

How long from the day I file, it takes to get a divorce finalize?

By law it's a MINIMUM of six months from the date the petition is served on the other party. If you cooperate and agree on everything (custody,...

Can you please tell me when does the courts consider you as being separated ? The reason I'm asking you this question is because

I agree with my colleague; Separation is when one party treats the marriage as over. Butt that is not so clear and each party may have his own...

If my husband and I have been separated since 2010, but not legally, is there an easier way to file for divorce?

I agree with my colleagues. But if he won't cooperate, or you cant find him then, as a last resort you will have to do a "service by...

He files for divorce like anyone else. You can help by bringing him and helping him fill out the papers, and then taking the papers to court to...

My sons Gfriend has a 21 month he's been helping raise, with the intent of his/our own.

I agree with my colleague, ask dad if he is willing to have your son step parent adopt (it would be best if they are married) BUT, if the child...

I placed my child up for adoption here in California without telling the father or getting his concent can he get her

My best guess is a judge would find the adoption is final. Despite the fact that you cheated the bio father from his rights to his child or...

Confused about wording of judge on seek work order?

It is a vague order and there is nothing you can do to clarify it without setting a hearing and going back to court. You will need to call your...

I'm going to family cival court to get visitation rights too my daughter

Yes. They could give her custody so seek an attorney to help you find and present evidence to help defend you. Yes. They could charge you...

I want sole custody of my 10 year old boy, my husband is a sex addict, and gambeling, and possible drug addictions. What proof

You are not a psychologist or doctor so you will not be able to testify he is any of those things. You would need a diagnosis from a qualified...