My spouse filed for divorce, i did not file a response and he will not file default, what can i do

If your husband will not file a default and complete the divorce proceeding, you will need to file a Response in order to have the ability to push...

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You cannot establish a common-law marriage in California. Only if you lived in one of the nine states that recognizes common-law marriage (or the...

If you have filed for a divorce served the other party and they filed a response can you stop the divorce from happening

Once the respondent has filed a response, they will need to sign the Request for Dismissal as well. You cannot dismiss the case on your own nor...

Can we actually do our own contested divorce? without hiring lawyer. -_-'

Many people, due to their economic circumstances, choose to represent themselves in court. The problem is that if forms are not done correctly or...

Can i close a case for family law for custody if i'm the one that filed the case?

You may be able to close your case, but how you do that depends on whether the other party has been involved with the case. You should consult...

My girlfriend filed a false police report alleging domestic violence. I was arrested. What legal recourse do I have?

Due the nature of your job, you should speak with a criminal defense attorney about what you need to do (or not do) in order to handle this very...

How do I get a No Contact Order dropped.. Its been 2 an a half years since it was issued.. Its was for 3 years I want it dropped

You can file a request (by Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause) with the court to have the no contact order dismissed. You likely will need to...

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I need a divorce and my husband fled to Mexico over 10 years ago.How can I get my divorce processed?

You will need to file for divorce in the county where you live. Your husband will need to be served personally with a copy of the filed Petition...

When do I have to serve my responsive declaration?

Without knowing where your case is filed, it is difficult to answer your question. However, in California, Code of Civil Procedure section 1005(b)...

What are my custodial rights? I am an American father & my daughter is Japanese. She lives in Los Angeles with her Japanese mom.

It is difficult to answer your question without more information. You should consult with a family law attorney in the Los Angeles area regarding...