If you can't get the father's signed consent, you can file a motion in court for the passport to be issued without it. This presumes that you...

Post divorce, for issues like revised support orders or terminating jurisdiction on spousal support, should we open a new case?

Your divorce case with your ex will always be the same divorce case, even if it is post-judgment. The other questions that you're asking cry...

Can ex legally demand payback of personal loans given during marriage that were not included In divorce settlement?

This depends on the facts, but my first take is "probably not," at least assuming that you did not sign an IOU. You were separated at the time. ...

What rights does my 14 year old son have with regards to his living situation? I

Your son is a minor and does NOT have the right to make this decision. He DOES have the right, however, to have his wishes heard by the court. ...

Divorce - division of assets. In case of checking and saving bank amounts, credit card amounts, balance on what day is shown?

What gets divided is the Community Property (CP). The best way to know what amounts in these accounts and debt balances was CP is to look at the...

Should I ask for spouse support?

Whether or not to ask for spousal support is a completely personal decision. Whether or not you could qualify for spousal support, on the...

Divorce - Division of assets. What is bifurcate status? What is elements of Family code Section 2337?

"Bifurcation" is legalese for "separating out a particular issue and either agreeing to a resolution of that issue or setting that one issue for...

In a short marriage, can spousal support b reinstated after both parties become self-supporting but lose job after a few months?

Until the court actually terminates its jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support, the issue will remain active (even if support is set at...

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Can I do a cash-out refinance to reduce equity in a home and avoid a forced sale by creditors (California)?

Just to be clear: I know that you say that you "may not" qualify for a bankruptcy. You should check with a lawyer just to make sure, since a in a...

Who should sign and send a Proof of Service By Mail Form 335 with child care and child insurance paperwork?

Anyone who is 18 or older and who is not a party to the case may properly serve papers.