I want a legal separation in California, How will this work or annulment/ divorce is the final answer after 7 months of marriag?

You should file for Divorce or possible an annulment if he secretly kept the ADHD from you.

What is needed for divorce?

I agree with all 3 of the attorney responses and most importantly you need an attorney to advise you based upon your fact situation.

Not based upon your facts, unless she lies about domestic abuse. Otherwise the determination as to who gets the house or stays in it or if it will...

She wants me to sign away reclaiming down payment without the verbal agreement of no alimony that we also agreed to. Ok, or not

Don't sign anything and get yourself an attorney. Then a stipulated Judgment can be agreed to and filed with the Court.

You both must exchange preliminary declarations of disclosure and you can waive final ones. Without exchanging the court won't enter a Judgment.

Will the CA state bar notify me of receiving the complaint against the attorney?

You should receive a postcard in about a week, confirming that your complaint was received. If it is going to proceed the State Bar will assign...

Can my wife move back in house after 8 years of abandonment? What can I do to prevent this?

Had you filed for divorce before she moves back in you can prevent her, otherwise she has the right to move back in. Maybe you should file and...

Is there a way for me to file a divorce? How?

Or you can file in Japan where you were married and where you live now.

I’m the Defendant in a TRO case in LA Co. What happens if I don’t go to court?

If you do not attend the Court hearing and do not file a response, the Court will probably make the temporary restraining order and then set...

Have mediation in California for custody case. Dad wants joint physical custody. Should I be concerned?

Concerned about what? A mediation isn't binding if you don't both agree to the terms. If you can agree it is a good thing. Determine in advance...