Spousal Support Court Representation

CASE SUMMARY – MELISSA WIELE (Respondent)
Hearing Dates:
• Pre-Hearing Conference: Dec 5, 2025
• Evidentiary Hearing: Dec 9, 2025
Issue:
Request to extend or order permanent spousal support after a 19-year marriage.
Key Facts:
• Married 19 years; adopted son together.
• Supported Petitioner’s career; significant sacrifices.
• No attorney at divorce; strong power imbalance.
• MSA signed under emotional and financial pressure.
Current Hardship:
• Recent medical hospitalization (4 nights) caused job loss.
• Unemployed for medical reasons; actively seeking work.
• On food stamps and Medi-Cal.
• Elderly father paid November rent.
• Selling belongings and doing side jobs to survive.
• No savings, retirement, or property.
Procedural Posture:
• FL-300 filings submitted June 5, 10, 24, and 25 (before July 3 deadline).
• Court denied Motion to Quash on Aug 11, 2025.
• Court ordered evidentiary hearing on service, jurisdiction, and §4320 factors.
Evidence Prepared:
• Draft trial brief
• §4320 analysis
• Declaration
• FL-150
• All June FL-300 filings
• Transcript
• Bank statements
• Exhibit List R-1 through R-7
Main Arguments for Support:
1. Jurisdiction preserved by timely June filings.
2. Long-term marriage → permanent support appropriate.
3. Severe medical and financial hardship.
4. Petitioner has strong income and assets.
5. Court already resolved service in Respondent’s favor

Key requirements:
- Full representation only on the court date
- Prior consultation to discuss case details and strategy is not required
- Must have a strong background in family law and spousal support cases

Ideal skills and experience:
- Licensed attorney with family law specialization
- Proven track record in handling spousal support cases
- Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
- Ability to provide strategic legal support during court representation

Please provide your credentials and relevant experience in your bids.