I have a question about maintenacne prior to a divorce.

The general rule is that a party is usually prohibited from taking an offset from an obligation owed to an opposing party without first obtaining...

If the only asset is a life insurance, $3000, does a will have to be filed in a court, in California?

Ms Martin correctly states the situation for most insurance policies. There are some rare occassions where the decedent may have named his/her...

The procedure is to file a Parentage (Paternity) action against the alleged father. As part of the procedure, he may request genetic testing to...

The statutory time frame for creditors to file a claim if 4 months from notice, If they don't file within that time, they may be barred from...

Do I need a lawyer?

Being charged with felonies certainly is a matter where you should have counsel. If you cannot afford an attorney, a Public Defender can be...

I have been married for 14 years but separated for 9 years,am I entitled to a percentage of his retirement?

Ms. Main correctly states the situation. Pension benefits accrued during the marriage are generlly considered Community Property and would be...

I had a felony for welfare fraud and abank is trying to do a fingerprint check. will i be found out?

If you were put on probation, then it sounds as though you were actually convicted of the crime. Banks are concerned about crimes going to honesty....

Im doing my devorce in california but im goinig to get married in tijuana baja caligornia mexico

A party who is divorced may remarry at any time after the judgment of Divorce (Dissolution) is entered in the court records. There is no time...

What happens if a court order is violated?what can i do>go back to court?

In addition to the above, you could also speak with her about you doing it first. A contempt action can be quite difficult and very costly. You...

I have a DV emergency protection order for 2 weeks. wednesday i have to appear in court for an extention to the order. What if..

Generally, if the petitioner does not show up, Commissioners will usually dismiss the matter. If it's filed again later, they may question that....