Can a parent who has a restraining order against them get joint custody?

When a domestic violence restraining order is granted, it creates a presumption that the restrained party will not have custody of the children. It...

FL-100/FL-110 case filed on Sept 4, 2015. However I received Summons on Oct 15. Exactly when does my 30 days clock start?

The 30-day clock starts when you were served with the papers. The attorney will prepare a document called Proof of Service of Summons. This...

Hello all! I wish to know approx how much spousal support will I be getting. Am I eligible?

I am making quite a few assumptions with this calculation, this calculation is only an approximation, and the calculation does not include payroll...

Spousal support in California?

You will be able to receive spousal support while you return to school. If you go full time, you will not be able to work much. There is a chance...

One attorney recently told me if she took my case she would start over.

She probably does not intended to start the entire process over again. She is probably referring to the proposed judgment only.

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Do I need an attorney in family law or a attorney at all?

You obligation to pay child support terminated when the children were adopted. However, if you owed back child support at the time of the adoption,...

Married 15 years, In California! Will I be required to pay 50% of my income to my spouse for life?

There are two types of spousal support: temporary and permanent. Temporary spousal support is a guideline calculation. It is calculated using a...

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Can I ask for an extension of alimony. I was married for 8 years and 4 months. I initially agreed to do 2 years

It really depends on the wording of the agreement. I am assuming you signed an agreement which awarded you spousal support for two years. If I...

How do I get my child support lowered and arrears removed or lowered?

You need to file a motion for modification of child support and a motion for judicial determination of arrears. The motion for modification of...

Will it cost extra to file evidence such as texts, or proof of child care, with my response for divorce?

No. However, these documents are generally not filed with a response to a divorce petition. The response to the divorce petition is a three page...