Asked my husband for a divorce, he was told that he didn't have to leave the house.that if I wanted the divorce I leave? 2 kids

I doubt that any professional marriage counselor or divorce coach would have told him that. What was more likely said was: if you leave, it will be...

Can my husband change his mind after signing a joinder less than 2 weeks before the hearing?

It's true that if he shows up at the final hearing and says he disagrees, the Ex Parte judge will probably not sign the final orders at that time....

IMO, a one-time signing bonus should not be counted as income for child support purposes, but it may be considered as property to be divided (if a...

When is the deadline for other party to file reply in a contempt case

If your motion is in King County, their response is due by noon four working days before the rescheduled hearing. You would not be able to seek...

Spouse refuses to pay court ordered attorney fees in divorce.

It depends on the time it will take, since most attorneys charge by the hour. Of course, filing is one thing, but you probably want to know about...

Can an objection to relocation be filed in a case for Petition for residential schedule? Do I need to respond to both?

The prudent thing would be to include your reasons for the relocation, as well as the information required in a relocation notice, in responding to...

My son has a 5 yr old daughter. His name is not on the birth certificate because they weren't married.

If paternity has already been judicially established, the birth certificate can be ordered changed and specific "visitation" rights may be...

Can i appeal a restraining order asked for by my sixteen year old daughter in children's dependency court in Monterrey Park

I agree that only a California attorney could give you a good answer to your prospects on appeal. As I understand your facts, you and your...

Can what is said in a divorce settlement conference be binding even though it is not in final paperwork?

No. Oral pronouncements from the judge are generally viewed only as guides to preparation of the written findings and orders. Until a final...

I do not practice in Indiana either, but may shed some light on the situation. Preparing legal orders is something which the parties or their...