Do you need an attorney to get visitation rights? No. If the parents don't agree do you need to file for visitation rights? Yes. Often time...

If spouse cashed out their retirement plan while married (2 years before seperation date), was it community property?

Well if it was used for the community benefit then your claim is moot. Both parties have full authority to dispose of community assets during the...

Yes however you will have to show some imminent harm. Every county handles Ex-Parte's a bit different. For instance Madera county will hear an...

Could you file for Negligent/Intentional infliction of Emotional Distress in the Civil Arena? Yes. Would you likely be successful. I am sorry but...

I am active duty military currently living in RI, but want to file divorce in California where I was married. Can anyone help?

You can't file in California. Now whether the place you file applies California law is completely different.

My ex-wife is taking me to court for back child support. The reason I stopped paying her is she denied my visitation for 9 years

Shockingly this is a common occurrence. The parties change aspects of an order informally but never move to change them via formal written...

Can I appeal or request a new judge for a family law case?

Well when was the orders given? You have 60 days to appeal. You have 30 days for a motion for reconsideration. You have 6 months for a set-aside....

My husband and I want a divorce. We have a house together worth $320,000 We still owe 240,000. equity $80,000.

Well there is several ways to "equalize" the property distribution. That may be that X receives the lion share of retirements/liquid cash in return...

My ex needs me to sign an amended QDRO as he is retiring soon. Do I need an attorney to make sure my rights are protected?

You should Retain a QDRO Attorney to review. I will repeat retain a QDRO family law attorney to review. The vast majority of Family Law Attorneys...

Are out of pocket medical expenses still under original support order when child turns 18?

To answer the question unless you have a special needs child, child support terminates at the age of 18 if the child has graduated high school and...