§ 70670 (a) The uniform fee for filing the first paper in a proceeding …
§ 70671 As used in subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 70670, the term “paper” …
§ 70672 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no fee shall be charged …
§ 70673 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no fee shall be charged …
§ 70674 (a) Except as provided by Section 6103.9, and notwithstanding …
§ 70676 No fee shall be charged to an indigent petitioner for certified …
§ 70677 (a) The uniform fee for filing any motion, application, order to …
§ 70678 In addition to the fee set forth in Section 70677, a fee of …

Terms Used In California Codes > Government Code > Title 8 > Chapter 5.8 > Article 3 - Fees in Family Law Matters

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • council: means an air pollution control advisory council appointed pursuant to Section 40361. See California Health and Safety Code 40360
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Spouse: includes "registered domestic partner" as required by §. See California Government Code 12.2
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.