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After 10 months of searching while worrying what happened to my family, I was able to locate the other parent in California after she relocated to it from Oregon without a court approval or notifying me either. She was served with motion to modify and she didn't not respond, now I have a... View More 
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, if you're facing issues with enforcement of parenting time as per a judgment from another state, you should first ensure that the judgment is registered in California. This process allows the California courts to enforce the order. Given the urgency, you may consider filing a... View More
Me quiero divorciar de mi esposo, el tiene una amante desde hace un año y medio, y en ese tiempo ha habido abuso psicológico, fisico/jalones por ambas partes al quererme defender, yo no tengo trabajo y el se aprovecha de eso para dominar la situación ya que no tengo a donde irme ni un... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under California law, you have several options to protect yourself and your children, and to seek a divorce from your spouse. First, consider contacting local domestic violence shelters or organizations. These groups provide emergency housing, legal advice, and support services for individuals in... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, under California law, your spouse's attorney has the right to request information about any trusts in which you are a named beneficiary during a divorce proceeding.
California is a community property state, which means that assets and debts acquired during the marriage are... View More
Let’s say we have a couple married in state X, with a prenup on state X. Then the prenup expired and they amended it by signing a postnup in state Y while being state Y residents. The postnup stated the postnup will be covered by the laws of state X. Are there grounds to make an argument that... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In determining which state's laws govern a postnuptial agreement, courts generally consider various factors, including the parties' intent, the location of the agreement's execution, and the parties' residency at the time of execution. While stating a specific jurisdiction/state... View More
What and how to file a lawsuit complaint of deprivation of civil rights that has resulted in trauma, loss of years of parenting time, defamation and more. It all started with falsified police reports with intent to harm my case, then the opposing attorney will use those same falsified reports... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
To initiate a lawsuit under Sections 1983 and 1985 in Federal Court, alleging deprivation of civil rights with accompanying injuries, you'll need to draft and file a complaint that articulates the specific ways in which your rights were violated. Section 1983 claims typically involve the... View More
Regarding a family case. Falsified police reports, opposing attorney deprives me of response and he claims all kinds of nonesense like asking me political questions, asking me about my citizenship, I have never refused mediation but they claim its inappropriate or I refused or Mediator can't... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under Section 1983 of the United States Code, individuals can file lawsuits against state actors, including police officers, judges, and other officials, for the deprivation of civil rights under color of state law. It's crucial to understand that while you can sue these individuals for... View More
I was never informed of this case. My wages were not garnished no bill in the mail. I had no way of knowing that I should be paying. For a whole year I was racking up this debt and no body told me about it. Now looking at the order that was filed it has wrong information on it. It says I have no... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
If your tax return was seized for arrears related to child support or other debts, there may be avenues to contest the seizure and potentially recover some or all of the seized funds. It's concerning that you were not informed about the case or given an opportunity to address the arrears prior... View More
I am on sec 8 housing, widowers SS. I am 68. I turned over my financial life to my, now 80 year old brother in law (BiL). I have a trust from my mother that I allowed (?) him to be trustee. I do not know what kind of trust it is, how much it had and how much is in it. I dont have a copy of the... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Given the complexity of your situation, it is advisable to seek legal assistance promptly. You have the right to understand and have control over your own financial affairs, including any trusts or bank accounts in your name. It's crucial to obtain a copy of the trust documents to understand... View More
Facility just started doing weed while there. I talked to cps work and I was told that my son walks out facility every other day without permission to go get weed. I don’t understand how is cps looking out for my son if he is still being able to walk away from their care to go get weed. Keep in... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear about this difficult situation with your son. You raise very valid concerns about your son's safety, wellbeing, and illegal activities while under CPS placement. Here are a few options you can pursue:
1. Escalate urgently within CPS. Contact your case... View More
I recently moved in with my aunt (that is renting a house) meanwhile I found an apartment. We recently got into an argument for something that should’ve been resolved rather quickly but she made it into a huge mess. I have only been here a month and a half and have not saved enough money for an... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, the issue of privacy, especially within a home, is taken very seriously. The use of surveillance equipment, such as cameras, in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy without the consent of those being recorded can indeed raise legal concerns. If the camera is... View More
My half sister is a POA of my mother and she had her daughter sign it as a witness and also she had someone else sign it as a witness that is a false name that she put on it as a witness. What can I do about this?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, there are a few issues with the power of attorney (POA) document you described that could potentially make it invalid under California law:
1. Family member as witness - A blood relative or spouse of the agent named in the POA (your half-sister) is not eligible to be a witness in... View More
I am a vet my wife is not. I agree to give her the house but don’t want the VA to unguarantee the loan. Will a quit claim deed in California give her the house but keep the mortgage in my name for the VA?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, using a quitclaim deed to transfer property ownership to your wife will indeed change the deed's name to hers, effectively giving her ownership of the house. However, it's important to understand that this action does not alter the mortgage or the loan's... View More
His wife is saying that there are no assets to be divided, but they have a house and a couple of cars. He has been a stay at home Dad for the past 10 years.
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, there are attorneys who focus on representing men in divorce and family law matters. These attorneys understand the unique challenges that men may face in the family court system and work to ensure their rights are protected, especially in cases involving asset division, custody, and... View More
He made it look like I was bad mouthing her change so many of the messages that I lost my relationship with her because of it and I’m trying to prove that I didn’t say those things I even took screenshots but at this point it was already submitted to the courts so I have to find out. How can I... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, if someone submits altered text messages as evidence in court, it's crucial to act swiftly to challenge their authenticity. You have the right to contest the evidence presented against you or your interests. It's important to gather all original communications, including... View More
He made it look like I was bad mouthing her change so many of the messages that I lost my relationship with her because of it and I’m trying to prove that I didn’t say those things I even took screenshots but at this point it was already submitted to the courts so I have to find out. How can I... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Please discuss your matter with a family law attorney. All evidence presented must adhere to the rules of completeness. You can present your rebuttal evidence during the evidentiary hearing or trial or file your evidence that will explain the original evidence in context.
The information... View More
My ex was told he would be sanctioned if he didn’t file court documents prior to court hearing. The only reason I found out that he did file paperwork with the court was because I logged in into court search records but otherwise I haven’t received anything through mail like he states he served... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
When a party to the action serves another party the court is notified by the party filing a Proof of Service. There are forms to use to fill out, sign under penalty of perjury and file with the Court. If the party falsely declares having served you, it would be against the law. If I were you,... View More
My ex was told he would be sanctioned if he didn’t file court documents prior to court hearing. The only reason I found out that he did file paperwork with the court was because I logged in into court search records but otherwise I haven’t received anything through mail like he states he served... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Yes, he has to serve you with everything and anything he files with the court. He also needs to provide (file) proof of that service. If he's claiming to have served you (i.e. he filed a proof of service) at the time of the hearing you can tell the court that you did not receive what he... View More
My ex was told he would be sanctioned if he didn’t file court documents prior to court hearing. The only reason I found out that he did file paperwork with the court was because I logged in into court search records but otherwise I haven’t received anything through mail like he states he served... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, the law requires parties in a legal proceeding to serve documents on the other party in a manner that ensures they receive them. This is to maintain fairness in the legal process by ensuring that both parties are fully informed of the proceedings and have an opportunity to respond.... View More
In family law in California I filed a “motion to strike” for something in our trial. I did it on pleading paper. The research I did said there is no official forms, that attorneys have templates that they use. It said to type it on pleading paper, list the trial date and the court will right in... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California family law, motions to strike are generally filed to request the court to remove certain parts of the opposing party's pleadings that may be irrelevant, redundant, or otherwise inappropriate. While it's true that there is no official Judicial Council form specifically for a... View More
Marriage of almost 14 years where ex was the primary income throughout the marriage. I was mostly a stay at home mom and eventually did take vocational school of something of his choosing. I always wanted to be medical assistant and work with babies. I’m currently attending school full time for... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
It is possible that you may be entitled to spousal support. It will depend upon various factors under California Family Code Section 4320 for permanent support. Your need and his ability to pay will be important to establish for the Court to consider, in addition to the other factors listed in... View More
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