Family Law FAQs

• Am I entitled to spousal support?
• Are domestic partnerships recognized in all states?
• Can alimony be increased after divorce?
• Can I challenge a move-away petition?
• Can I Deny My Ex Visitation?
• Can I file a joint tax return after I’ve filed for divorce?
• Can I file for an annulment if I have only been married for a few weeks?
• Can I file for divorce then hire an attorney?
• Can I get my marriage annulled?
• Can I go to jail for not paying spousal support?
• Can I make my spouse pay my lawyer fees for a divorce?
• Can I request a new judge in Family Court?
• Can My Ex Block the Divorce?
• Can one attorney represent both myself and my spouse during the divorce?
• Can you stop a divorce once it’s been filed?
• Do I have to hire an attorney for a divorce?
• Do I need a pre-nuptial agreement?
• Do I qualify for an annulment?
• Does a child support order establish custody?
• Does a man always have to pay alimony in a divorce in California?
• Does the court always use the amount from the California Guideline Child Support Calculation Formula?
• How Are Retirement Accounts Handled in Divorce?
• How can I reduce my alimony payments?
• How Do I File For Divorce?
• How Does Alimony Work?
• How does child support get calculated in a California divorce?
• How is a military divorce different?
• How is alimony determined?
• How Is Child Support Calculated?
• How is child support calculated?
• How is marital property divided in a divorce in California?
• How is paternity established in California?
• How is spousal support calculated?
• How long can a divorce case stay open?
• How long do I have to live in California to file for divorce there?
• How long does a divorce take in California?
• How Long Does Alimony Last?
• How long is a default divorce proceeding postponed while a service member is on active duty?
• Is alimony always ordered in a divorce?
• Is it ever okay to ignore a child custody court order?
• Should I get a prenuptial agreement in California?
• Should I get an attorney for an uncontested divorce?
• Should I hire an attorney for my divorce?
• What are common reasons to get a pre-nuptial agreement?
• What Are My Child Custody Options?
• What Are My Visitation Options?
• What are some things I need to do after getting divorced?
• What are the benefits of divorce mediation?
• What are the three types of restraining orders that can be used to provide immediate help to victims of domestic violence?
• What assets are property fall under community property in California?
• What can I do if my child doesn’t want to see their other parent?
• What do I do if my spouse serves me with divorce papers?
• What do the courts consider when a move-away petition is submitted?
• What does a pre-nuptial agreement need to have?
• What factors affect custody agreements?
• What factors are considered when determining alimony?
• What factors go into calculating child support?
• What financial records does my divorce attorney need to see?
• What happens if a parent does not pay court-ordered child support?
• What happens if both parents are unfit or unable to have custody of a child?
• What happens if I lose my job and can’t pay alimony?
• What happens if my spouse does not want to get divorced?
• What If I Have Pre-Nup?
• What If I’m Not Happy With the Provisions of My Divorce Decree?
• What is a summary dissolution?
• What is a voluntary declaration of paternity?
• What is a “no fault” divorce?
• What is community property?
• What is mediation?
• What is rehabilitative alimony?
• What is the California Guideline Child Support Calculation Formula?
• What is the difference between domestic partnership and marriage?
• What is transitional alimony?
• What should I do if I get served divorce papers?
• When will the courts consider granting grandparents visitation rights?
• Which county should I file for divorce if I have moved?
• Who can apply for a domestic violence restraining order?
• Who determines how assets are divided in a divorce?
• Will getting divorced affect my immigration status?