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Category Archives: Family Law

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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How can I reduce the amount of spousal support I will need to pay?

September 8, 2009

by LA Attorney

What if my ex-spouse is not working but should be and they’re requesting spousal support? Under California Family Code Section 4331, in a divorce or legal separation, a party seeking spousal support may be forced to submit to an examination … Continue reading →

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Need Relief From Your Spousal or Child Support Order?

September 1, 2009

by LA Attorney

After a judge hears the evidence on a family law case involving a divorce or child custody, often times the judge also orders one side to pay support (child or spousal) to the other side. Support amount can vary depending … Continue reading →

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When may Social Services Agency (SSA) Terminate Reunification Services?

June 18, 2009

by LA Attorney

After declaring a youth a “dependent child of the court” and ordering custody of the child go to the Social Services Agency, the court will offer reunification services and set a six-month review hearing. According to Section 366.21(e) of the … Continue reading →

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