RE filing a petition for divorce in california. If I stop service on him, what happens to the filed lawsuit or divorce petition

To answer your first question, no he is not required to hire an attorney. Next, it does not matter who files first. There is no advantage in the...

Can my ex-husband claim me and our son on his taxes?

If you are divorced, he cannot claim you, even if you live in the same house.

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My ex got custody of my two kids. My son moved in with me september of 2011 im still paying for custody for him. what do I do?

Go to court and file for a motion for modification of custody, visitation and child support. You need to get the fact that you have custody in a...

Threatening to sue me in divorce court if I dont agree to terms of MSA

You need a face to face consultation with an attorney. He/she will have to go over all the numbers with you. No one can give you the technical...

How can I keep my house if I cant afford to pay the mortguage after paying the required child support?

I have heard your complaint many times over 23 years. Child support is set by law and the formula is contained in the Dissomaster program. Your...

Can the judge mention things from another custody trial that I was involved in with my wife and bring it into mines?

Everything that happens in a case is public record. That being said, the judge can only judge a case based on the evidence presented to him in the...

CA, Family Law. Can anyone file an OSC, or only the people named in the case matter?

Only grandparents can enter into an existing family law action for purposes of establishing visitation. Who are the other people you are talking...

Does he need a lawyer?

The court order they are looking for is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, also known as a QDRO. This is a very technical area and they are...

Is there a case law that says that I can keep my 401K that I had prior to marriage and after date of separation?

The portion from before marriage is your separate property. The portion from after separation is your separate property. Any earnings on those...

Is it a violation of a restraining order to discuss matters with protected party if attorneys are present?

If she and her attorneys agree, it would not be a violation to meet as a group as part of a settlement conference or other meeting. However, the...