What are my rights as an 18 year old in claifornia?

As a matter of law you are an adult. Your parents have no obligations toward you (including no obligation to support you or let you live in their...

Where can i find information for custody when my ex has a lawyer and i dont.

Your situation is serious enough that you really need a lawyer. While you can get information about the law (including procedural information) at...

Spouse refuses to agree on property appraisal given to court ty . How can I force a settlement

Settlements can't be forced. If they are not voluntary they are invalid. If you've got the evidence to support the value you can set the matter for...

I live in CA & own land purchased prior to my marriage. Can I file Summary Dissolution or must I file for Regular Divorce?

Sorry. Regular only. Family Law Code Section 2400 requires that, to qualify: (5) Neither party has any interest in real property wherever...

Forcing to sign a contract with conditions before marriage. Is this really legal?

The only way to know whether the contracts would be upheld by a court if there was a dispute is for your mother to take them to a lawyer, discuss...

My wife and I are getting a divorce, but now she wants alimony.

Alimony (spousal support here in CA) is a complex issue. A Court will base a request for temporary spousal support on a whole list of factors and...

My husband adopted a son with his ex-wife. She get's subsody from CA, and is now asking for child support. Will he have to pay?

An adoption subsidy is considered in determining appropriate child support. It's one factor but doesn't answer the question of whether the child's...

I work parttime as a teacher and have 3 children 10 and under. If i divorce do I need to work full time? Will I get $ support?

Child support is based on a number of things, including your income, your spouse's income and the percentage of time each of you has primary...

How can I see my kids?

Your ability to see your children is as specific as your court order is. If you have specific dates and times in your order you can rely (mostly)...

You need to speak to an attorney who deals in probate, trusts and estates. If nothing was every filed with the court to legally separate or divorce...