Can my ex wife come after me if for back alimony owed to her if I live in California and she lives in Alabama

Absolutely, she can. She can dock your pay, she can affect your credit, and if you don't pay, it's even possible to go to jail. You're better off...

Filing a motion in Family Court

File a Request for Orders, asking the court to set the balance that he now owes and a more appropriate payment schedule. Also, please refer to...

How do I make sure I still get my temporary spousal support?

Record an Abstract of Support Judgment. Do it in the county where she will move to, if you know. Do everything you can to keep track of her...

We are ready to hire a lawyer who can expedite a currently pending uncontested divorce. please let us know if you can help

You probably can't do anything to expedite the judgment, since it wouldn't be fair to the hundreds of other people waiting to get their judgment. I...

I am in the process of completing my divorce through mediation. Divorce decree and how it works

It is possible, when mediating your divorce, to have a consulting attorney to run this type of question past. I say this, because your question...

Can I have my husband's attorney sanctioned for drafting a fabricated TRO, then hold it as leverage throughout our divorce?

If your husband doesn't like how his attorney is handling things, he can dismiss her. But in the meantime, you have a restraining order and you...

Do you need to submit a declaration of expense and assets before you can submit a to draft a marital settlement agreement ("MSA"

You must file an Income & Expense Declaration before your judgment can be granted. You must also file with the court a Declaration re Service of...

Is Bankruptcy law allows the debt already in the court for collection?

Yes. In fact, this is a common trigger event for bankruptcy filings. Until the creditor receives a judgment, their debt is dischargeable in...

How long would spousal support generally last after an 11 year marriage in california?

Beware of any easy answers on this one. The legal standard for duration of spousal support is "a reasonable length of time." What would be...

The court is hard-pressed to find available jurors, these days. The judge may very well excuse you, but the Clerk apparently feels that they don't...