What standard is used to change a holiday plan and other provisions (not parenting plan) in a final custody order?

Modification of time-share schedule may only require a showing that the change is in the kids' best interest. A custody plan for a 2 1/2 year old...

Though you should check with a CPA, generally, individuals can't deduct "bad debts" , because they're cash-basis taxpayers.

How to Introduce a Prenuptial agreement post divorce to the court?

IT sounds like you may have missed the boat! somehow. The time to bring up the prenup was BEFORE the court made an open-ended spousal support...

Understanding a 2640 claim related to an investment account in a California divorce

The 10K that went in during the marriage, if it came in from earnings during the marriage, would be community property, and the earnings/dividends...

Can I hand deliver a proposed judgment to the court clerk and get a "filed" copy immediately?

There is no court in California that I know of which will process a judgment "while you wait". Some courts have delays of several MONTHS between...

Federal Supervised Release vs. The 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion

Your fiance has a choice: she can accept the terms of her probation, or she can serve additional jail or prison time. It's her choice, and the...

Im getting a divorce. we we're married 25 yrs . shes asking for sale of house and attorny fee and separation ofproperty.

You speak to an experienced family law attorney to figure out what your best and worst case scenarios are. Then, if it's possible to reach a...

Judge made an order to change my childs last name. Can i reverse this? appeal it? any kind of motion? what are my options?

It's an order as to the (legal) custody of the child, giving the other parent the authority to change the child's name without your consent. ...

Sex partner refuses to tell the truth whether she is pregnant or not. Do I have a legal right to know?

Yes. When the child is born, and one of you files an action to determine parentage, for child support, and for custody orders.

Do I have to sign a proposed Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage when I don't agree with the child support amount?

Not enough facts to answer the question; is the "original divorce agreement" now being converted to a judgment? Is there a separate support...