Should I seek a job when my exhusband refuses to work and would be able to seek spousal support from me?

It is possible to have income imputed to your ex if he is capable of working, has opportunity to work, and just chooses not to. The law will also...

Can a party be “sanctioned for failure to negotiate”?

No. He is just staying true to form and bullying you. I strongly suggest you hire a lawyer to assist you with this process and be a barrier between...

Can I get a court order that says that I can be in contact with my 15 year old daughter that was adopted by a family member?

There isn't enough information here to give you a good answer. Are you in prison now? Did you give up your parental rights or have them taken away?...

Can a person who has a interest in real property file a notice of joinder even if they are n\ot a party on their own?

As a general principal, yes. Though not a usual occurrence in a divorce, it is common for another party to state a claim in actions over property....

It can go either way. Yes, it was a gift in 2008. It was given freely then at the time and directly to you. The fact that it is a family heirloom...

Can the courts order my soon to be ex-spouse to modify the child support paid to 1st marriage?

It is unlikely the courts in California will, or even could, order him to support his other two children less in another state. But you can...

Should l just give in to my unfair divorce agreement because l am running out of funds?

You should seek the assistance of an attorney. You might be able to secure an order making him pay your attorney fees, as well as possibly spousal...

Yes, that would be a good way to start. Make a request for an order allowing the travel. She might also want to seek a modification of the custody...

Who determines the amount of spousal support in a divorce case? A judge or the 2 parties?

It can be either road. You can voluntarily decide the issue between yourselves with the MSA. That can be prepared before filing, or reached during...

Temporary spousal support

I agree, and would add that you would benefit by seeking to have him removed from the property if it is not a community asset. And you could...