In a California divorce - is payment of temporary support arrears required?

If you've been paying community expenses, then you MAY be entitled to reimbursement at the time of the division of assets and obligations, which...

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Do I need an Attorney or will the Judge be enough to settle my Divorce? What rights do I have as far as property settlement?

A. A judge will not "assist" you; she's there to decide issues, based on the evidence presented, NOT to provide legal advice to you. B. You...

Can I open a new divorce case in a new county when I have an open case already in a different county?

No, unless you dismiss case #1 and start over again. There's no reason to think that it's going to be any easier to get it done in County #2; the...

How long would it normally take to receive judge's decision in a divorce case?

If the judge took his decision "under submission" he has up to 90 days to make a decision, although it would be unusual for a judge to take that...

Can i change the divorce agreement after 2 years of divorce?

You need to speak to an experienced family law attorney IMMEDIATELY, and review all the documents and facts; there are a number of time-limits for...

In 30+ years of family law practice, I've known of no case in which someone was held in contempt for failing to exercise visitation time. The...

I learned there is a restraining order against me but was never served papers or knew about a court hearing. What can I do?

First, you can't serve papers in your own case. If she gave you paperwork, you need check the case records online, and then review the papers...

I was married in China w a certificate. But DID NOT file a certificate in CA. Do I still need to file for divorce?

Yes. If you had a valid marriage, any place in the world, unless you've gotten divorced, or your spouse has died, you're still married for...

Is it possible to levy my Ex's income tax refunds to satisfy a monetary judgment in a divorce case? I live in Calfornia.

You can't levy his refund directly from the IRS/FTB, unless you're the State Department of Support Services, and you're enforcing a support order. ...

How do I get a resraning lifted from my baby's father but the court put the restaning order on him while he was locked up

You don't say why the restraining order was made, but be careful; if his behavior towards you or your child resulted in the restraining order, DCS...