Can I draft financial papers stating $ amts in accts & commission income for protection when leaving before filing for divorce?

The only way to protect assets, prevent him from turning off credit cards, and prevent him from locking you out is by filing for divorce. You...

How does the child support calculation work in California?

Child support is a mathematical calculation that is run based on your income, his income, and custody time with the child (as well as a few other...

When you "file for default" you are simply requesting a judge grant you a default. You cannot just get a default when you file. It is a request...

When does separation

A legal separation and a divorce have the exact same legal procedure and arrive at an almost identical outcome. With both you need to resolve all...

How can my friends problem be solved ?

If your friend's husband did not file his response to the divorce petition she doesn't need him to do anything in order for her to complete the...

How do I find out if I have any beneficiaries funds for my father that was in the military but did not find my birth certificate

This seems like more of a probate issue so I will move it to that category. If your father paid child support through an actual court order, then...

No, there is no way to get a divorce in less than 6 months in California. The earliest a judge will divorce you is 6 months from the date the other...

What are mine? What are shared?

There is really no such thing as a "joint" divorce. There is a procedure called summary dissolution but you can only use it if you do not have any...

How do I get my children back from temporary gardenship of my estranged husband family?

No, you cannot ask for a different judge. What you can do is properly file your responsive papers and any supporting evidence and then go to the...

My ex husband has petitioned for visitation and custody of my children. What do I need to do to make sure he doesn't get it?

You do not say where you live. If you and the children do not live in California, then California has no jurisdiction over your children and cannot...