The Code of Civil Procedure provides that cases shall be dismissed if not brought to Trial or Judgment within five years of initial filing of
The date of separation occurs when at least one spouse intends to end the marriage and there is evidence of conduct furthering that intent. The
If you’re divorced and looking for a way to supplement your income without having to deal with your former spouse, you can apply for a
One of the most important parts of many property settlements is the pension order. If a pension was earned during the marriage and needs to
Now that you’ve filed for a divorce, you are wondering if you can cancel your spouse’s insurance coverage. The answer is no. Once one party
During the upsetting and stressful experience of divorce, parties frequently make agreements which form the basis for their written documents. However, if their agreements are
Family Code Section 3064 requires the requesting party to demonstrate “immediate harm to the child.” According to Section 3064, immediate harm includes recent acts of
Parental substance abuse is a legitimate consideration in child custody using ‘best interest’ determinations. On this issue Courts can consider the absence or presence of written
There are three ways child support can go beyond age 18. The most common is where the child is still a full-time high school student
You’ve just been served with divorce papers and you feel like your entire world is about to crumble. What do you do first? Contact an