My spouse and I were living apart while we were trying to work things out. He ended up changing the house locks. Is this legal?

If you and he own the house together, he can still legally change the locks. You can then change them right back. Someone either needs to figure...

Can Father claim house taxes on child support?

Just so you know, (he obviously didn't) his claiming real estate taxes and mortgage payments on his paperwork will actually INCREASE any support...

I was served with Contempt of Court papers in a Family Law case 14 Court days prior to the hearing. Is this proper service?

A. A "notice of non-availability" is of no effect, even if filed by an attorney. An OSC for contempt includes an order that you actually appear,...

What rights does he have if hes not on the birthcertificate but does pay child support?

To get child support from him, either (a) he's going to need to sign a valid acknowledgement of parentage, or (b) a court is going to have to...

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What happens if doma is repealed? Would gay marriage be allowed federal benefits?

Good question, to which there isn't a clear answer. Even if DOMA is found unconstitutional a further change in Federal immigration law would...

Can they bring me a pre nup five minutes after I said I do . . . .

As another lawyer has noted, if it's AFTER the wedding, even five minutes after the wedding, it's not a PREnup any more. Take it to an experienced...

Can I voice record my own child saying things she hears from her mother in regards to adult matters & will it hold in court?

Not only would such a recording not be admissible in court, but the judge hearing your matter will be almost as unhappy with you for making such a...

Can I have my child support case dismissed for gross negligence in willfully mishandling my case .

Whether or not you may have some sort of separate remedy against CSSD for improperly levying an account, if you still owe child support arrears,...

How strong will operational law hold after divorce decree is signed? Will Judge allow an appeal/retrial after the date expires?

It's not clear if your ex is really filing a true "appeal" (which is subject to extremely strict time limits in California), or is asking for some...

Share in community property after divorce. Can wife ask for her share after divorce if she had not done it before divorce !

I will respectfully disagree with the prior response from a non-California attorney and say"It depends". If the company was not divided, or...