we are in the process of obtaining a attorney .. should he not talk to anyone or answer any questions until he retains an attorney
I have had temporary guardianship since March 6, 2020 the stamp is expired however the children are still with me and I have no contact with the birth mother there is no father on the birth certificate I have not had contact with the grandmother on mom side. I have not had help in any kind of way,... Read more »
Supersede the original order when its issued? And why would the county bother to registered the original order 20 years later? I wondering if its because the mother applied for welfare as a new applicant and didn't transfer her welfare case. Nor didn't she inform social services of her... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Under the FFCCSOA (Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act), a support order made in one state should be given full faith and credit in another state as long as certain requirements are met. One of those requirements is that the order must include a CEJ (Continuing Exclusive... Read more »
Petitioner’s lawyer failed to file QDROs on respondent’s defined benefit retirement plans. Marriage was bifurcated due to age and health of both respondent and petitioner. Judge’s orders on the bifurcation stated that QDROs needed to be filed all retirement plans. A year later, no QDROs... Read more »
answered on Mar 18, 2023
In California, family courts have the authority to divide retirement benefits in divorce cases using a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). A QDRO is a court order that allows the non-employee spouse to receive a portion of the employee's retirement benefits. If a QDRO is not properly... Read more »
answered on Mar 18, 2023
In California, propensity evidence and habit evidence are both types of evidence that can be used in a legal case, but they are distinct concepts with different legal implications.
Propensity evidence refers to evidence of a person's character or disposition that suggests that they are... Read more »
The DA has said they will not prosecute my case. Can this be appealed? I need someone to read over my case and tell me if they see a chance for me to appeal the DA's decision. He is a dance instructor and I believe a serial rapist. he is illegally here. I think they are overpassing it because... Read more »
i never call the cops
answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you left your home with your two children due to domestic violence, you have not committed kidnapping. Kidnapping is a serious crime that involves taking a person against their will, and you left your home with your children to protect yourself and your children from harm.
It is... Read more »
May I file my own RFO and attach it to my existing court date? I already filed my response in California.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Each separately filed Request for Order is assigned its own hearing date. You could file your RFO and then ask, after the fact, that the two dates be consolidated. But why bother? If your RFO is for the same thing - modification of custody, indicate what you want in your responsive declaration... Read more »
What can i do since he also is a minor he was 12 or 14 at the time i cant remember the boy lives in Texas but it happened in california.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your daughter. Here's some information that may be helpful:
Under California law, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit for childhood sexual abuse is generally within 8 years of the victim turning 18. However, if the abuse... Read more »
Been married for 25 years have 3 mutual children
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Whether or not it's possible to reopen a divorce agreement to reinstate spousal support will depend on the specific circumstances of your case and the laws in your jurisdiction.
In general, if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the divorce agreement was... Read more »
My wife served me with a TRO in A court, and in response, I filed an FL-100 at B court, which is also in LA county. I filed an ex parte request to transfer the TRO to my divorce case today, and it was granted. However, I was told by the court to serve the TRO to my wife as soon as possible, but I... Read more »
answered on Mar 14, 2023
It's important to follow the court's instructions and serve the TRO to your wife as soon as possible, even if you do not know her whereabouts. If you are unable to serve her personally, you may be able to use substitute service methods such as serving her by mail or email, as long as you... Read more »
My wife filed a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (DV TRO) against me in Van Nuys, and I was served. I also filed an FL-100 in LA, which is in the same county but has not been served yet. Can I request a case transfer by filing an RFO to Van nuys court even if the FL-100 has not been... Read more »
answered on Mar 14, 2023
It is possible to request a case transfer from one courthouse to another, but the specific process and requirements will depend on the rules and procedures of the court where your case is currently pending.
In general, you may be able to file a motion or request for order (RFO) to transfer... Read more »
my class A driver lic was suspended in california and i was never notified of this action , i found out about this when I went to get a new driver lic in the state I had recently moved to. I have been unemployed since August of 2022 and i havent been able to make a payment , and I am currently in... Read more »
answered on Mar 13, 2023
You will need to contact DMV in CA to find out the reason for the suspension. Based on that information provided from DMV, you will know how to lift the suspension.
And stay there for 3 weeks somthimes more her mom takes care of my kids and l pay her for the food what can l do
answered on Mar 13, 2023
If you are concerned about your ex-wife's decisions regarding your children and her frequent trips out of the country, you may want to consider talking to a family lawyer about your legal rights as a parent. You may be able to seek a modification of your custody agreement to increase your... Read more »
I want to file for spousal support (alimony) I tried getting my name changed but was not able to due to divorce decree letter. I asked my ex if he can email or mail me the form I received the form and told it was not the correct form. He mailed another form that stated it was filed.
answered on Mar 12, 2023
The ability to file for alimony online varies depending on the jurisdiction where you live and where the divorce was finalized. In some areas, it is possible to file for alimony online through the court's website or through an online portal. However, in other areas, you may need to file your... Read more »
I have a no-contact order in my wife's TRO case against me, and I'm planning to file an ex parte to transfer the case to another court where my ongoing divorce case is being heard. I will need to fill out FL-303, but I'm unsure how to give my notice to her. Can I mark "Unable to... Read more »
answered on Mar 12, 2023
If you have a no-contact order in your wife's TRO case, you may be prohibited from contacting her directly or indirectly, including through email or text message. It's important to follow the terms of the no-contact order carefully to avoid potential legal consequences.
If you are... Read more »
Wife left home 3weeks ago and is staying in the shelter or friend home unknown. She served me TRO (p.o.box address) her court is 50miles away and then I filed divorce in our hometown court. Wife's TRO hearing is March23. I also filed RFO for transfer wife's TRO to our court and the... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2023
Based on the information provided, it appears that the June 5 hearing is for the RFO (Request for Order) to transfer the TRO case to your hometown court. It does not appear that the consolidation of the two cases has been ordered yet.
If the RFO is granted, the TRO case will be transferred... Read more »
I don't know her whereabouts, but by chance, I'm going to meet her in the courtroom a week later via Bailiff. Do I have provide for the sheriff with Form DV-200 and FL-115 filled out with his sign section blank?
answered on Mar 11, 2023
If you will be seeing your wife in court and you want to serve her with the DV-100 and FL-260 forms, you may be able to do so with the help of the court bailiff or a process server. Here are the general steps you should follow:
Obtain copies of the forms: You will need to obtain copies of... Read more »
I want to have a legal expert to go over a previous DCFS case from 2018 to investigate illegal actions made by dcfs and the courts. One example there is physical evidence just accusations and the so called witnesses all have same statement word for word they lied and changed the sheriff's... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2023
If you believe that there were illegal actions made by DCFS and the court in a previous case, you may want to consider contacting an attorney who specializes in family law and has experience with challenging DCFS cases.
One option is to contact the California State Bar Association's... Read more »
My brother has been married for 5 years. The marriage is bad. She treats him really awful. He wants a divorce but his wife doesn't have steady income (real estate agent) so he's worried about the alimony, even if short lived. He has a lot of CC debt plus his mortgage takes most of his... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2023
In California, whether or not alimony (also called spousal support) is awarded in a divorce case, and for how long, is determined by the court based on several factors, including the length of the marriage, the earning capacity of each spouse, the standard of living during the marriage, and the... Read more »
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