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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Respondent was ordered to personally appear at a Mandatory Settlement Conference on 11/10 & didn’t personally appear. Even though the judge allowed the clerk to telephone the respondent, the online minutes state, “Court finds that the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Can you request a modification of temporary spousal support through an ex parte? The supporting party has a $20k/yr pay cut effective this week. The clerk stated an OSC wouldn’t be able to be scheduled until around the end of January.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California The facts: * Marriage of long duration with parties married 05/02/81, agreed upon separation date of 05/01/00, & petition filed by husband on 07/11/05. * Petitioner, ex-husband, has been providing financial support (ranging from...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA A friend of mine is going through a never-ending divorce! The parties were married on May 2, 1981 & recently agreed upon a separation date of May 1, 2000. The parties continued to live in the same home, but in separate rooms & living as...