In my divorce papers my wife has taken the house debt as her own.

If you are currently on the mortgage obligation, you will remain responsible for the loan (as far as the mortgage company is concerned) until the...

How do I make sure that the community property is divided equally between my wife and I. She was the one who filed for divorce

I'm not quite clear on your question, but I'll answer based on the way I read the question. Generally speaking, when parties get divorce, regardles...

From the information you provided, it sounds as though you should be fine dismissing the CA action and then filing an entirely separate AZ action...

My daughter is 7 yrs old and is still sleeping in the same bed with her dad. what can i do about this?

Please keep in mind that this issue may not need a "legal" solution. I don't know whether there are any orders entered in your case, but generally,...

My husband and i have been living apart for 6 years

Generally speaking, all assets and debts you've each acquired are considered "community property," even if you aren't living together. Practically...

I was divorced in California and pay alimony. She rents her home to her children and lives with another man.

I recommend that you contact an attorney licensed to practice in California. That attorney can review your current orders and determine whether...

Broke off engagement who gets ring?

Generally speaking (I am licensed to practice only in Arizona), an engagement ring is a gift given in contemplation of marriage. The "gift" is not...

My husband pays alimony to his ex in California. When he retires will the alimony be reduced as his income is reduced?

I recommend you direct your inquiry to an attorney located in/licensed in California (I am only licensed in Arizona). Generally speaking (under AZ...

If I go to court without a lawyer and the dad shows up with one how will it affect me?

You've asked two separate questions, so I'll try to address them separately. 1) If the other party comes to court with a lawyer, that doesn't...

What is the age in AZ that a child can choose which parent they want to live with?

There is not a statutory age at which a child can choose which parent they want to live with. Minor children never get to make that decision;...