I had divorced my wife 3 yr ago however we continued to live togather so she can save mone? can this become common-law marriage

I agree with Ms. Campbell and Ms. Straus, but want to only add that, at this point you may face some potential landlord-tenant issues. Please...

I always advise my clients who are offered a below-guideline child support agreement that this is not such a great deal. This is because the court...

It depends upon the status of the case is China. If the Chinese court has perfected jurisdiction (that is, if the non-resident of China has been...

So long as one of the spouses has lived continuously in the state of California for the last six months or more, the state will accept a petition...

How to do a pre-nup with a fiance (on fiance visa) who does not speak English much?

You had best retain an attorney to handle this for you, and do it soon, since this is not a fast process. Be prepared to give your fiance money to...

Can I get my son's 3 page birth certificate sealed and a new one issued?

File a petition for a name change. Relevant link: http://www.scscourt.org/self_help/probate/namechange/namechange.shtml

What can i do to get my child support from father who uses an alias for work?

You'll need to prove to the court that the person working under the alias is, in fact, the judgment debtor. How you will do this is the challenge.

I wanted to divorce my husband ? I need advice before filing a divorce case.

The late, great advice columnist Ann Landers used to say, "No one can take advantage of you without your permission." I understand, however, that...

What can I do if I was served a restraining order notice from abroad and can't attend the court hearing?

You'll have to have an attorney appear on your behalf and ask for a continuance. If you're going to contest it, you'll need to continue the matter...

Can I petition the courts for a second move away if my husband is in the military?

If you have been given sole physical custody, then you have the presumptive right to move with your son. His father has the right to ask the court...