My step-dad owed ex-wife huge alimony and a lien was placed on parents' house. How to protect my mom's downpayment in house?

A. Unfortunately, once stepdad's name was put on title on the house, unless there was a prenup, it became subject to all his debts, AND B....

It means what it sounds like it means. If he or she fouls up your case, and you're irretrievably damaged, you won't get very far if you sue...

Your "additional information" references a DV hearing? Was a long-term RO issued after that hearing? If so, you've got a finding. If not, then...

CA Move-away Question Related to Cost

It's not at all clear that a California court is required to order an evaluation in all relocation cases, and if so, how extensive (and expensive)...

I need some information regarding my ex, our child and the mediation agreement we have.

Unclear whether the mediation agreement was made into a court order. If it was made into a court order, and she violates it, the court will order...

Is your attorney required to inform you that you have the right to file an appeal in your child custody case with CPS?

If you asked the attorney to file an appeal and the attorney said "no", then clearly you knew that you had the right to file an appeal. It's less...

Am I still liable for attorney's fees that were ordered 23 years ago?

There's no astatute of limitations on the collection of orders in a dissolution, and 10% interest accrues on any unpaid balance until it's paid, so...

I waived Alimony can I still get future pay from his future job??

It depends on whether this case has already gone to judgment; it sounds like it has. If this issue wasn't addressed in a settlement agreement,...

Can you explain the proper way to calculate spousal support arrears? My ex claims I still owe but my calculations say I don't.

No, it doesn't mean anything like that; it means that you're not going to be held in contempt for violating an order. It's not clear from your...

Spouse-51 yrs is retired. I am 53, still working-am I entitled to support ,as well as 1/2 retirement income since it's an asset?

If almost all of his income is from his pension, and you're entitled to half, then, when added to your actual earnings, don't you end up with more...