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Does It Matters Who Files For Divorce First?
January 11, 2012
What If My Ex Files For Divorce First? In California courts, it doesn’t necessarily matter who files for divorce first. Whoever files first is named the Petitioner and whoever has to respond is named the Respondent. Once the Petition for … Continue reading
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I Want Full Custody of my Child! How Do I Get Full Custody!
May 5, 2011
Child Custody and Visitation “I want full custody!” is a term that is often used when people go through a child custody battle. However, the parents of the child(ren) must understand how custody works before they start arguing for full … Continue reading
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The court granted me a money judgment in a Family law case but the other party won’t pay. Is there anything I can do??
January 5, 2010
Yes, there is. There are different methods and steps to take in order to collect on a family law judgment in California that has been made in your favor. When you are looking to collect on a family law judgment, … Continue reading
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Can the court look at my new spouse’s income when determining what child support my ex-spouse should pay?
December 27, 2009
NO, unless under a very narrow exception of extreme hardship, the court cannot look at your new spouses income in calculating the amount your ex-spouse should pay in child support. After a divorce or when there are children involved in … Continue reading
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Can I Get Child Support In California If The Child Lives With Me In Another Country?
December 6, 2009
California Superior Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Child Support Cases Even If The Children Are Living Abroad Child support and child custody are two important aspects that arise in divorce cases where children are involved. Child support refers to the monetary … Continue reading
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Can I Lower My Child Support Payments If I Have Agreed To Pay More Than I Should?
November 25, 2009
Yes, You Can Change The Amount Of Your Child Support Payments Fathers and mothers in a child support case can agree, or stipulate, to a certain amount of child support payments, or they can have the court determine the amount … Continue reading
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In a custody matter, can a spouse/parent move along with the children after a divorce?
November 12, 2009
Move-Away Cases First, there are two types of child custody under California’s Family Code. “Legal custody” refers to the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to health, education, and welfare of the child. “Physical custody” refers to with which … Continue reading
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What if I can’t afford attorney’s fees? Can the court make my ex-spouse pay for my attorney’s fees?
November 10, 2009
The Court Can Make An Order Forcing Your Ex-Spouse To Pay For Your Legal Fees The trial court’s order for a husband to pay spousal support, child support, and his wife’s legal expenses in the case of In re the … Continue reading
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Can one attorney represent both parties in a divorce?
November 9, 2009
An Attorney May Represent Both Parties in a Divorce Case An attorney is allowed to represent both a husband and a wife in a marriage divorce proceeding under certain circumstances. Each spouse needs to consent to a dual representation after … Continue reading
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In my divorce case can I get spousal support based on my spouse’s income and future bonuses?
October 25, 2009
A judge has the discretion to order additional spousal and child support based on a spouse’s income or future bonuses. In a divorce, the amount of support depends on the incomes of each spouse. This is determined when both spouses … Continue reading
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