When tracing to claim refund of separate property is difficult or impossible, how much can a personal testimony help in the SOC?

In a trial, the court would likely require documentary evidence, and an expert witness (forensic accountant, in this case) would be the best way to...

My husband was served with divorce papers.

If there is no violence (physical OR verbal/emotional), then it is entirely possible to continue cohabiting while you work to resolve your divorce,...

My boyfriend filed a restraining order against me he chose not to have me served by police. It's been 5days

A restraining order that has never been properly served has no legal effect, and if he does not appear in court then the judge will mark the case...

By when latest can the respondent change a legal separation case into dissolution?

If the two parties agree to convert the case to a divorce, then you might try submitting a stipulation and order amending the petition. In...

I was divorced in California 9/27/11... Alimony and division left open,,i want to file for Alimony

You should file a motion for spousal support AND attorney's fees. You may be able to find an attorney to help you on a limited scope basis with...

You should look to Family Code Section 3027.1, which discusses knowingly false allegations of child abuse made during custody proceedings and the...

This is a fact-sensitive question, meaning that the details of the history that happened will possibly make a big difference. I think that you had...

This is a VERY fact-sensitive question. You NEED to get a lawyer to defend you. If you are indigent, then ask the court to appoint an Independent...

Child Support Modification

The Family Code allows hardship deductions for support paid for children from a different marriage. The applicable section is 4071. It specifies...

Options for getting a part of marital estate in CA, we are divorcing in India.

If you own property in California, then you have marital and property rights in California. I do not have any knowledge regarding the laws of...