Pay alimony?

The code section regarding spousal support lists many considerations that the court *must* take into account in making spousal support orders. One...

Can I legally separate from my spouse of 24 years (we have 3 children, 10 and under) and live in the same house still?

Living together MAY have an impact on the court's final decision as to your Date of Separation. The Date of Separation can have a real impact upon...

Child Support

Your question is not clear.

My husband has done domestic violence on our five-year-old son. If we get a divorce, do I have to pay him spousal support?

Family Code Section 4320 rules when it comes to permanent spousal support. This section requires the court to consider many factors, including a...

I went to court for transfer my court day,and place close to my home,they ask fro reason,What kind the reason can I show them?

If you are asking that the case be transferred from San Jose to the Sunnyvale court, the request will be denied. They have refused to consider...

Consider filing a Request for Orders asking for support to be modified due to a change in circumstances. (Be prepared to weather the storm,...

Child support question

Yes and no. The DCSS does have it's own section of the Family Code that does not apply to other child support cases. There are considerations of...

I was in a relationship with a man for 14 months and he decided to break up with me via text when I was traveling overseas.

A single instance of a slap is usually not enough to get permanent restraining orders. He'll have alleged a course of conduct. You need to offer...

How to testify to the judge the child supervisor 's report is not fair?

There is not enough information here to discuss your question in any helpful way. Basically, you can testify as to whatever relevant...

At Trial, Court Ordered permanent support via wage assignment but did not specify the method of payment. Case in San Mateo, CA.

If the court did not order payments to be made in this manner, then the FL-435 cannot say to pay in this manner. You'd need to file another RFO to...