Yes, jurisdiction is based on residency and time.

The Legal Separation is one process, the Dissolution of Marriage is another. You will have to file a Petition and go through the entire process of dissolution, which includes the exchange of disclosures and also the waiting period.

You can call my office and ask to speak to a lawyer. Pisarra & Grist - 310 664-9969.

You may also review my website, www.MensFamilyLaw.com for information and to review my books, A Man's Guide To Child Custody, which is available as an e-book download.

You need to file an Order to Show Cause in the case in which there is a court order. The forms are available online and from the self-help desk of your local court.

I would suggest that you review my book, A MAN'S GUIDE TO CHILD CUSTODY, as when you file for a change in custody, she... View More

Each county has an index of the Petitioners and Respondents in family law cases. You can go to the county where they were litigating the case and start there. A case that old will likely be in archives, but the electronic index will allow you to find a case number.

Absolutely ! that's one of the main reasons for fighting to keep legal Custody of your child.

There are many rights afforded you when you have legal custody of a child. I cover them in my books A MAN'S GUIDE TO DIVORCE STRATEGY and A MAN'S GUIDE TO CHILD CUSTODY. Both are... View More

The community can develop an interest in the separate property holdings of a spouse. The cases are on record for this, and I would suggest that you seek the advice of a qualified family law attorney to discuss the tracing of the funds and how the law works on this topic.

In my book, A... View More

The law on this is that your marriage is one of "Long Duration" which means that it lasted more than 10 years and the court CAN maintain jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support for the lifetime of the parties.

In general, the goal of spousal support is to allow the parties... View More

Evidence must be admissible before you can submit it. It must have a foundation laid for its authenticity and trustworthiness.

These are highly technical areas and lawyers spend a year in law school just to learn the basics, and then years in practice to perfect it.

The basic process... View More

No, there is not. The child should be old enough to be responsible, and the parents should be aware that leaving a child who is too young to take care of themselves could be a criminal act of negligence.

In general, teens are old enough to be home alone.

Additionally the question is... View More

Social Security numbers are regionally issued, the numbers can tell you what state you were born in, and frequently the county, if you have the county you can go to the Registrar. On the other hand you can go to the Secretary of State who usually keeps the records of births throughout the state... View More

If you son died and the estate is under $100,000 there is a California Code Section that deals with the procedures. You must wait a certain amount of time, 45 days at last count, then draft a Declaration stating that you are the representative for the heirs and with a certified copy of the death... View More

Nope.

The right to child support ends with the child becoming 18, if there is no previous order, you cannot get one.

For more information about child custody and support, my book A Man's Guide To Child Custody is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and as an ebook at www.MensFamilyLaw.com.

No, a settlement conference is nothing more than the parties sitting down with a mediator, frequently the judge. It is a time for the parties to sit down, and have a third party facilitate the conversation. Often it is also a good time for the judge to convey what the most likely scenario is for a... View More

Just go explain your case, and if the judge wont dismiss the TRO then you will need to see an attorney who specializes in Family Law to help you.

This is a very sad case, as the Domestic Violence Restraining ORders can have long term effects on work, your civil rights and if you have... View More

That depends on whether or not you have filed an assignment of wages on the back pay. If you are currently received child support from his current pay, then it should have a provision for how any arrears (previously owed child support) would be repaid.

Most insurance plans only allow dependent spouses to be listed, however government plans and military plans may be different rules than private plans.

You should call your plan administrators for the best information.

There are many ways in which you may be entitled to the property. If it was held in Joint tenancy for example, it would automatically be yours. If it is the subject of a trust to which you are the beneficary, then you you would be able to have it transferred to you.

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Depending on the district attorney, and what you say to them, they may consider dropping the charges, however they don't have to. Once it goes to the DA, they have the power to prosecute your fiance without your cooperation - if there is enough evidence.

Women have fought for the... View More

The FL-685 - Response to A Governmental Motion or Order to Show Cause is filed by the party who is being brought before the court to pay child support or answer/respond to whatever the court motion is.

The FL-150 - is the Income and Expense Declaration which is filed by both parents in a... View More