Divorce settlement - Is this community property?

An inheritance received by one spouse (and not given to them jointly) is NOT considered community property. It is the recipient's separate...

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Can preliminary declarations of disclosure be changed following a SOC?

It is quite normal to exchange Supplemental Declarations of Disclosure as the case progresses, since more accurate information is often learned...

I want my son to have his own last name..is that allowed?

Yes, you may request that the court order a change of your son's name. Name changes are not very difficult to do, but there is a procedure to...

It's really hard to answer this question without knowing more. Reading the MSA and the "note," and learning more about your situation and the...

Am I eligible for spousal support?

I agree with Mr. Hopstone's answer, and would only add the following points: Eligibility for spousal support is one of the broader questions in...

My 8 year was granted an attorney. I have 50/50 custody and my ex has to pay child support

Send copies of the pleadings to the attorney. You don't need a form for this. You will need to file an updated Income & Expense Declaration...

Do I need to amend fl-100 since I forgot to mark any box for item #7. If I do amend, do I serve again & wait for another 30 day?

This is too big of an error to ignore. You will need to either file and Amended Petition and re-serve it, or submit a judgment that is silent on...

Going for trial, want to stop it and just ask for attorney fees.

You can schedule a Status Conference, at which time you can state your position: "OP has purged the contempt, so trial is not needed, but I want...

My husband filed for divorce and filled out Incorrect info in FL-100

When you file your Response (FL-120) you can indicate what you believe is the correct date of separation. It is not unusual, in the least, for...

When file the form fl-165 in Santa Clara County, do I have to attach form fl-150 and fl-160?

They are not attached to the Request to Enter Default, but you should already have filed a Property Declaration and and I&E, and should have served...