Legal Question in Family Law in California

Filing is it free

i was wondering since i cannot afford to file for divorce is a way that i wouldnt have to pay? Im not working so i do not have income. I live in southern california. What our the laws about spousel support? My husband who didnt want me to work just stay home to take care of our kids one 18 and 13 now say he is going to give me a dime. We have been married for 19 years recently he called the police on me and now i have domestic charge on me. Recently he modified the restraining order on me which if i dont do things the way he wnts he threatens that he will get another restraining order. Help i have no choice because i dont have any money to do anything.


Asked on 10/18/04, 3:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Filing is it free

You should contact an attorney that will give you a free consultation or through a bar association referal program. You should be able to get an order for your husband to pay for your attorney fees, and other costs involved in proceeding with a divorce. After a lengthy marriage he will have pay spousal support until such time as you are able to support yourself in a reasonable manner, based on the standard of living during the marriage.

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Answered on 10/20/04, 9:56 pm


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