I separated from my husband for 5 1/2 years and we filed a dissolution of marriage when we separated. Are we legally separated?

Who "advised" you that the divorce was dismissed? That is not necessarily true. A court MAY dismiss the divorce after 5 years, but sometimes the...

I'm turning 18 soon can i adopt?

I have no idea how you will care for yourself and multiple children on $35K/year in Los Angeles. There is more to this story and we need to hear it...

If petitioner proves no fault for 8 wk delay on equalizing payment, can FL judge relieve 10% interest penalty on petitioner?

California has a law to prevent the exact situation you are in. Your husband has to pay for your legal fees if he makes way more money than you....

How can stepfather adopt stepson when biological father is unknown and have been absent ?

Stepfather needs to file for a stepparent adoption. You can google the process. Biological father will need to be notified but rights can be...

If you received his proposed "settlement" in an email, then you can respond by email. It is still unclear what he presented you. Did he present you...

At what point after a divorce is it reasonable to modify terms of alimony if ex is living out of state or out of the country?

Yes, there is a court procedure to modify spousal support (CA does not use the term alimony). Your husband needs to file an RFO (FL300) in court...

How much time it will take for f-1 student to get permanent green card after marrying U.S citizen?

I will move this to immigration for you.

My grandson was screaming and kicking begging his mother to keep him home

You have not asked any specific question. Please ask a question so we can help you.

can I fight for 100% coustudy ?

Custody and child support are completely separate issues. Non-payment of child support is not grounds for you to get more custody. However, if dad...

No, he is not required to serve you his response in person. He is only required to serve you by mail. Judges care VERY little for service issues...