What should I do if my ex filed a joint return for 2017?

You ought to weigh the benefits of filing jointly or singly. Consult with a tax expert. You can file an amended return as Married-Separate, but...

Restraining order can it be appealed?

You can file an appeal, but it would be a complete waste of money and effort. And your restraining order would remain in place throughout the...

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The court does not appoint expert witnesses. You have to hire them, yourself. Plus, the forensic accountant would only be able to examine the...

IS THERE A FEDERAL OR U.S. CODE OR RULE FOR RELIEF FOR A SITUATION LIKE THIS?

If you have excellent records, you may have an argument for laches, but you will be swimming up stream on this. (To answer your specific...

You should consider applying to the court to be your daughter's Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), which means that you would stand in her place in court, at...

Why would a lawyer withhold filing a dissolution for judge to sign for 8 plus years ?

To get any decent answer to this question, you'll need to consult with an attorney and show them the paperwork - both past and present - so that...

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Communicating with ex without incriminating yourself?

Your letter won't incriminate you, but the fact that you haven't seen your son for so long is what it is, so you ought to just deal with it. You...

Can my son use a paralegal to type up a legal document? It involves his ex-girlfriend refinancing a vehicle loan.

While it is not a violation of the DVRO, a letter from a paralegal will not have any "teeth" since the paralegal cannot represent you in court.

What would be the relevance of a Felony conviction in a CA dissolution case with no children or impairment of assets?

Unlike in trial, "relevance" is not a valid objection in discovery. If the answer is "no," then just state that and move on. This is not a good...

What to expect at my Status Conference Hearing?

The Status Conference is how the court keeps it's "finger on the pulse" of the case. The judge will want to know the status of your mediation: -...