What effects can happen if a person file for divorce while waiting for DVRO hearing date as a respondent??

Not sure if you misunderstood attys saying no need for DVRO if file for divorce. They often go hand in hand, if there has been violence leading to...

A Marvin action is in contract, not family law. They are not easy to win (Michelle Marvin lost in the seminal CA case) as they are based on a...

California Evidence code - Family Law

Been years since I had a client in Vallejo so I don’t know the judges anymore, but as my colleagues say it depends what it is for, what your...

How do I obtain my case file when the attorney is deceased?

Agree with Mr. Fox. The court will have the record of filed papers (petition, judgment, motions, etc) but not correspondence etc. Plan on 2 trips,...

While this is common & acceptable in many cultures, it is inadvisable in US. It raises the potential claim of impropriety in our legal & social...

It depends on several factors & history of case. If he was ordered to personally appear after a failure to appear or an unsatisfactory phone...

What is abuse of contempt when complaining about a judge?

Please give more details. Are you accusing a judge of abusing the contempt power against someone? A judge has broad power to find someone in their...

If the items were gifts to you they are your separate property & not part of the community estate. Fam Code section 770 defines separate...

Form of findings for Family Code § 2030 attorney’s fees and costs.

Are you asking because you had an order denied or you will be having a hearing on this? If the former, the judge needs to say on the record that...

How can I retain a family law attorney in Santa Monica that is willing to insist my husband pay all legal fees ?

The quick answer is there is no way an Atty can guarantee getting Atty fees from the other party. Fam Code 2030 & following allows the court to...