How to write a QDRO when no provision other than a 50% division is included in the settlement agreement?

All California dissolution judgments currently include a retention of jurisdiction to carry out the terms of the judgment; someone will either need...

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In California, how can I go about being able to file my son on my tax returns?

Unless you and she reach an agreement, as long as her share of custodial time is greater than 50%, she gets to claim the dependency exemption for...

How to expedite a divorce case while working with unresponsive opposing attorney?

You fired your own attorney. The opposing party's attorney works at that person's beck and call, not yours. If it's not in her client's best...

My abusive ex got a DVRO issued against me - what happens if I file for one against him? What do I need to prove for mutual ROs?

Something's wrong with this picture: even if he had an attorney and you didn't, he or his attorney would have needed to present SOME evidence of...

Is a prenuptial agreement signed in California still valid if we marry in another state?

Not sure how you're sure that it's valid, but it's probably valid regardless of where you marry, as long as the marital domicile is in California. ...

VISITATION DAYS n HOURS

From your question, it's not clear whether the current visitation schedule came about by agreement, or by judge's decision, but either way, it's...

One year ago, I completed a highly contested divorce with my ex-wife. It was primarily custody of our three year old daughter.

Service isn't required until sixteen court days before the hearing date (just over three calendar weeks), so there's still time for you to be...

Is a stock portfolio established prior to the marriage and never funded during the marriage 100 % separate property?

Probably all separate property, but definitely worth reviewing ALL the facts with an experienced family law attorney BEFORE reaching any settlement.

What are the chances of getting my spousal support taken away if I have had a live in girlfriend for the last 7 months?

The chance that support will be reduced or terminated may be quite high, if he can prove an economic relationship.

My wife serve me the divorce documents she handed it to me can she do that?

You can spend time trouble and attorney fees fighting over whether or not there was valid serviceOR you can spend it on getting the divorce...