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Category Archives: Divorce

What If I’m Making Payments on Debt That Me And My Ex-Wife or Ex-Husband Accumulated During The Marriage?

December 18, 2009

by LA Attorney

An Ex-Wife or Ex-Husband Who Makes Payments On Community Property Debt During A Divorce Case Will Be Reimbursed For Those Payments By The Other Spouse. Many times when couples separate there are issues with community money being used to pay … Continue reading

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How Can I Get An Annulment?

December 15, 2009

by LA Attorney

You Can Get An Annulment Of Your Marriage If The Marriage Was Based Upon Fraud Often times when a party is seeking a permanent separation from their spouse they would prefer it if the marriage had never existed. Legally that … Continue reading

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If I Can’t Afford An Attorney For My Divorce, Do I Have Any Options To Get An Attorney?

December 14, 2009

by LA Attorney

Yes, You Have Options To Get An Attorney If You Cannot Afford One In Your Divorce Case! Often times when you are considering a divorce there are financial burdens that make hiring an attorney seem impossible due to the expenses … 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

by LA Attorney

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

by LA Attorney

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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Why It’s Important To Hire a Good Lawyer For Your Family Law Case: You Might Have To Pay Your Ex-Spouse’s Attorney’s Based On Your Lawyer’s Incompetence

November 25, 2009

by LA Attorney

Why Your Lawyer’s Incompetence Can Really Cost You: In an divorce case, a court can order that a party (husband or wife), rather than the party’s lawyer, pay certain lawyer’s fees incurred by his/her former spouse. A judge can do … Continue reading

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If I never married my boyfriend or girlfriend but we lived together, can I still get support from them?

November 18, 2009

by LA Attorney

People in a nonmarital relationship have rights upon a separation In the case Marvin v. Marvin, a woman brought an action against a man with whom she had lived for approximately six years, but was never married to, in which … 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

by LA Attorney

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

by LA Attorney

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

by LA Attorney

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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