Legal Question in Family Law in California

My husband says we are separated, but i checked the case number online and the last entry says it was rejected. my mom, who i worked for died four months ago. Less than three weeks later, my husband closed all bank accounts and reopened them in his name only. I have no income, have been a stay at home mom for 15 years. he stopped paying all bills in my name. My credit went from 640 to below 400. He gives me a small amount of money each week, enough for gas. I have missed Dr. and dental appointments, have no money for personal necessities. I have applied for jobs but my cell phone was cut off and he tells everyone who calls the house phone, "wrong number". He knows I have no-one to help me, and I have three children. We own a home which he says is his. He keeps telling me he will have me "removed". He falsely accused me of domestic violence and had me arrested, so I look like the bad parent. What can I do? Is this legal? I have no access to banking information, bills, or anything. How can I get rights and restore my credit?


Asked on 8/17/14, 5:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kelvin Green The Law Office of Kelvin Green

You need an attorney. If he is playing those types of games, you will be entitled to attorneys fees. Unfortunately your credit is messed up, and it will be hard to fix, the rest can be dealt with in the divorce or separation. My firm like many others has alternative fee arrangements, limited representation, etc where it could be cheaper than you think. It sounds like he is trying to do this himself, without an attorney.

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Answered on 8/17/14, 6:19 am
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

You need to file and serve a request for order to establish child custody visitation child-support spousal support and attorneys fees. As soon as you can get this motion on calendar, the court can backdate any support orders to the date you filed your motion. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options.

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Answered on 8/17/14, 8:03 am


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