My salary was cut. Do I have to go to court to get support reduced?

You either need to: negotiate an agreement with your ex-spouse to reduce support, and have that agreement made into a court order, or...

You need to speak to an experienced family law attorney, immediately. Since you were legally married(and it sounds like you still are, if the...

In CA, who decides which parent claims the children as dependents?

Unless there is an agreement, Federal law, not the family court, controls. The short version is that, with certain exceptions, whoever has the...

17 y of marriage. California. 3 kids. I have custody. She provides them nothing.I pay her alimony. How long?

You should first get a copy of the court order or judgment which provides for the amount of spousal support you're paying(alimony) ; it almost...

As a general rule, if ONE SPOUSE gets a gift or inheritance during the marriage (in other words, no joint gift; if Uncle Harry leaves the money...

I hardly see my child!

After 30 years of family law practice, I can safely say that if you consistently "look and act" like you're seriously interested in your children,...

Can I move out of state with my children after my divorce is final?

BEFORE the judgment is entered, you need to make sure this issue is covered in any custody order or judgment to which you agree, or which the court...

Breastfeeding and visiitation

You and he can either reach an AGREEMENT as to the appropriate schedule for your child, and for the appropriate changes to the schedule as your...

Am I obligated to pay child support for child after she turns 18 in San Diego?

IF there is nothing in the original dissolution judgment extending child support beyond the age of majority, AND the original dissolution judgment...

How can you find out if someone is really divorced?

This may be quite complicated, unless you hire an investigator. First, if you really want to pursue this, you should go TO THE COURTHOUSE where...