Restraining Order Granted. Do I need to fill out Child Abduction & Custody forms in my Default with no response or agreement?

When asking for a custody order in a divorce judgment, you can fill out any forms that apply to your case, including the Child Custody (FL-341) and...

Can I file for divorce in LA county if I don't live in LA county but my husband does?

Yes, you should be able to file as petitioner for divorce in LA County. To file for divorce in California, either you or your husband must have...

How much time do I have left?

Ask your attorney why he/she has not filed for bifurcation yet, and ask to move forward with the bifurcation as planned. Discuss your concerns...

Is it better to wait for the other party to file for a divorce to save costs?

It is understandable that you want to minimize the costs for your divorce. It is unclear how you hope to save money by waiting until after your...

Before we married my wife just bought a house and I paid the mortgage now after 10 years she wants a divorce

Generally, when one spouse bought a house prior to the marriage, the house is considered to be that spouse's separate property. Following that...

How much of a pension is community propety without a prenup in California?

You would most likely be entitled to half of whatever the pension plan accumulated during the course of your marriage. In California, community...

I am paying spousal support. He tells me he no longer needs it as of Nov 2013. Do I need to take he back to court?

No, an email from him would not be enough. However, it sounds like the two of you have agreed to terminate spousal support as of November 2013. ...

Community Property Statement - Preliminary Disclosures - Divorce

Item 3 on the 'Declaration of Disclosure' form refers to your tax returns for the two years prior to the date that you serve your disclosure. This...

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Can a person go to jail, if he has filed for a divorce but it has not finalized & gets married to another person?

Yes, your friend's marriage is not legal - it was void from the beginning, due to bigamy. The exception would be if the husband's former wife was...

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In a "true default case", filing for divorce, is it possible to receive judgment in less than 6 months from service in CA?

In California, all divorces will take at least 6 months. This is because of a mandatory waiting period under California law. The 6 months are...