I need to know which forms are required for a legal seperation and forms for a divorce in California. I think I have the basics covered, but I cannot afford an attorney or even a paralegal for assistance. My husband and I have been married for 5 years, 7 months and three weeks. We have four children, one from his previous relationship, two from my previous marriage and one daughter together age 22 months, also I am about 5 weeks pregnant with our second child. I am the bread winner in the marriage and I want to also file a request to deny any spousal/alimony support to my husband. PLEASE HELP ME, I AM ON A FIXED INCOME OF 26,000 SALARY PER YEAR.
2006-12-02 00:24:29 · 7 answers · asked by Tanya 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Try legalzoom.com.
You can also get instructions on self-filing from your county website.
I'd help you with that, but I don't know what county you're in; plus you'd be more informed if you did it, anyway.
It's not hard to file yourself, just time consuming and aggravating. And a whole lot less expensive!
2006-12-02 00:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To save yourself a lot of hassle, use a paralegal. Wait until after you get your tax return back to file.
If you insist on doing it yourself, go here:
http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/flf.asp
This site tells about Kern County, but it also gives links to other counties. I also found several sites that will prepare the forms for you for a fee. Just google California divorce.
Be aware there are a lot of issues in your case because of the children. You would probably be better served to get a lawyer, even though it will be a financial strain for you. Again, get your tax refund and use the funds from that to help pay the legal fees. It isn't that far away.
Good luck
2006-12-02 01:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to look online for your "county" clerk of court office.
They usually have them online there under Family Forms.
There you will also find children income forms you will need to fill out.
It only cost me $300 to register my papers with the court to file for divorce , took the parents required state class, met with the judge at a private hearing, my ex signed and I signed and it was a done deal after we determined child support.
Each state has different requirements. I live in FL so have no idea what the county you live in requires.
2006-12-02 00:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by Have Faith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you go to your local county clerk's office. You should be able to get all the papers and forms to file for divorce there. I also advise you to try the phone book for some agency that helps women. You can probably get good answers. I doubt your hubby will be able to get a dime from you, and will almost certainly be required to pay child support.
2006-12-02 01:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea, Hon. I am not a lawyer so i am not going to give you legal advice. I would say that since you have children involved and you need help right away, go to a free consultation with a divorce/family lawyer in your area--a lot of the lawyers in my area (I live in Ohio) give free consultations and explain stuff, and this is before you hire them. You always want to know all your options and understand everything and always ask a lot of questions because it is wise to know what you are getting into!
2006-12-02 00:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your neighboring court house and ask the clerk for the papers
sorry that you have a dead beat husband
Good Luck
2006-12-02 01:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look under divorcesource.com-that's what i did. my divorce will be final dec 8
2006-12-02 01:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by kimandkaitlyn2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋