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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... View More 
answered on Mar 18, 2023
propensity evidence and habit evidence:
Propensity evidence involves the general character or disposition.
Habit evidence involves a habit or pattern of behavior.
Propensity evidence is normally not admissible.
Habit evidence may be admissible if it is relevant and... View More
i never call the cops
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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... View More
The father was asked to take her for a short period of time in September after not seeing her for a year. He’s played like everything was great while his parents have not tried to reach out to me while filing guardianship behind my back. I’ve been trying to schedule a time and establish a plan... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you have legal custody of your child and the grandparents are refusing to return the child to you, you may need to take legal action to enforce your custody rights.
First, you may want to consult with a family law attorney in the state where the child is currently located to discuss your... View 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... View More
May I file my own RFO and attach it to my existing court date? I already filed my response in California.
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
Yes, it is possible to file your own Request for Order (RFO) for custody modification in California and attach it to your existing court date. However, you will need to make sure that you follow the court's rules and procedures for filing an RFO, including serving a copy of your RFO on the... View More
Cars, credit cards and joint bank account. What do I have to do now to fix that?
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you have already submitted the FL-100 form but later realized that you made an error by stating that you and your ex-wife do not have any assets or debts to declare, you will need to correct this information by filing an amended FL-100 form.
To file an amended FL-100 form, you will need... View More
I filed for divorce and missed the court date. I haven't heard anything from the courts so I do not know what to do next? I want to continue with the divorce
answered on Mar 15, 2023
What court date? For what? If all you did was file for divorce and nothing more, there won't be any court date or hearing. You get court dates/hearing dates when you file a motion or when you ask for them, such as a trial setting conference. The court isn't going to contact you. It... View More
I filed for divorce and missed the court date. I haven't heard anything from the courts so I do not know what to do next? I want to continue with the divorce
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you missed the court date for your divorce case, it is important that you take action as soon as possible to address the situation. Here are some steps you can take:
Contact the court: You should contact the court where your divorce case was filed as soon as possible to find out what... View 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.
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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... View 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... View More
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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... View More
Been married for 25 years have 3 mutual children
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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... View 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... View More
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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... View 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... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
If your Class A driver's license was suspended in California and you were not notified of the suspension, you may be able to request a hearing to challenge the suspension and have it lifted.
To request a hearing, you will need to submit a written request to the California Department of... View More
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
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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... View 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.
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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... View 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... View More
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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... View 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... View More
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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... View 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?
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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... View 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... View More
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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... View More
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