How long will my husband serve for DV and also has a criminal background?

Since you say it's a Domestic Violence charge (among others), I am assuming that you were the victim. I realize that he's "your man" but he's...

I have sole physical and legal custody

There is no definitive answer to this type of question. The burden on the court is to determine what is in the child's best interest. Joint...

How long will it take to get a legal separation started and when can I file an amended petition?

You do not need to have resided in California, so long as your wife has resided here for the last six months. So, if that is the case, then feel...

A Judicial Custody Conference is neither a hearing nor a trial. The judge does not receive testimony or evidence. The court, in short, is a...

How to decide on the separation date? I and my husband have a disagreement on the separation date.

The date of separation is the first date when, subjectively speaking, either one of the spouses has decided that the marriage is broken beyond...

Can I get the alimony before the divorce is final in CA?

Yes, you may, but you'll have to affirmatively ask for it.

I don't work since I got married what happen if I divorce or if my husband die? Would I stand empty hands?

You really, really need to sit with a family law attorney. You have lots of questions, and none of them have straight, easy answers. Can you...

I agree with Ms. Routledge. If you are living in their house and not paying rent, then they get to make their own rules. I think that you are...

What if anything can be done

First of all, mediation is voluntary, and you cannot be forced to agree to anything at mediation. Secondly, it may be terminated at any point,...

Wage garnishiment

You can submit a copy of the order, Dissomaster or not, since the order should specify the amount.