What is the recourse if an ex-spouse refuses to refinance a joint mortgage?

You call your lawyer and file contempt. Your ex can face sanctions and even jail for willful violation and may be forced to pay your attorneys fees.

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How to remove my name from a child that is not mine birth certificate?

Without a court case to add the real father I doubt a court would do it.

Did I abandon my property?

Your spouse is either ignorant or lying. And you need to see a lawyer before you move or do anything.

AVERAGE COST OF CUSTODY CASES WITH A 7 YEAR OLD ??

Could be $1000. Could be $100,000. Could be one hearing. Could be 20. You haven't given any details.

WHAT IF SIGNIFICANT EX HAS MORE MONEY AND MY INCOME IS LIMITED

Complicate what case? Your question as posted doesn't make sense. Please add some background and facts.

How do I get my son's dad off the birth certificate if he refuses to sign anything?

Unless you find someone to adopt the child his namexstays on the birth certificate forever.

If the trustee sells my home, will I get some money based on the homestead exemption?

The mortgage and expenses get paid first. Then you get paid, but only if you properly claimed the exemptions. Discuss that with your lawyer.

It is next to impossible to do an adoption pro se. You won't find forms to do what you have asked.

My question - Should my husband help me with children expenses?

If you stay married he doesn't have to give you anything. In a divorce the court will set child support.

How can a mortgage company sell me a home knowing it's halfway on the neighbors property

A recorded survey and owners title insurance would have been useful 8 years ago. You may possibly have acquired rights by your longtime use of...