Yes. Use of the forms is mandatory.

No. It was designed to ensure that insurance and retirement benefits are not lost while the divorce is pending.

When your husband's default is entered he will be barred from any future participation in the case. The next step for you will be to then submit...

The respondent is entitled to accurate notice of the remedies your are requesting from the court. That notice was not perfect until you served the...

What are the chances of me bringing my daughter to the us from Nicaragua and getting custody of her

If the child was born, and is living in Nicaragua, you will need to pursue legal action there.

Can one reserve jurisdiction regarding community assets diverted by one spouse during marriage?

Jurisdiction is reserved over omitted assets as a matter of law. You can make the argument that that the expenditures by your husband did not...

Is this house still a community property?

You will need to consult with a lawyer. In the first instance California's community property presumption applies. However, recent case law...

Is a domestic partnership legal if the parties did not live together at the time of filing for domestic partnership.

It still can be a legal domestic partnership. The legitimacy of the relationship is presumed through the registration of the domestic partnership....

My Ex is contesting our dirvorce in la county ca. what steps must she take and what remedy do i have when she files?

She has to file certain paperwork with the court. Copies of that paperwork then must be personally served upon you so that you have the...

I have 4 children going through a divorce and custody battle ... process has been mre then a year and stil nothing is final

I think you are in a good position, however you should consult with an attorney.