The answer above is a good one, but I also switched your category to land-use and zoning.

I switched your category to land-use and zoning. You should contact an attorney and have your neighbor speak to your attorney in the future rather...

The way to purchase "notice of default" foreclosures is to pay the repayment amount requested by the lender. If you want to also purchase the home...

Who do I hold accountable ?

I agree with the attorney above, except I see this as good news since 1) $5000 is a relatively small amount and 2) you have easy access to small...

Is my ex entitled to half of the family home value/equity?

I've added the family law category to your question. The divorce you filed for is not a factor since it wasn't finalized. California's marital...

It seems to me that you had the choice to back out of the deal and lose your deposit and that would be the damages you sue for, along with any...

What the attorneys above are saying is that the chances of you being able to "hold onto the home" are non-existent in the long term, mostly because...

Quiet Title and Partition. You are entitled to receive back what you put in before the profits are split. Be sure to retain all documents that...

Statute of Limitations?

Most second liens in California are recorded and therefore secured by the property meaning yes they can foreclose. If you signed a promissory note...

When do I legally need to move out by?

I agree with what was said above, but you can also talk to your landlord and to the new owner. Evicting you will be costly for them and ugly for...