…and if possible, go either online or to the actual courthouse and get a copy of what was filed. “Improper service” will get you another...

It depends on why they were “removed” and by whom? If they are willing to testify, they can voluntarily do so unless the court has disallowed it.

You just need to register your Judgment with CA - you will need a certified copy. Here’s a link to...

CCP 664.6 can only be used if you have a signed agreement that one party wants to turn into a Judgment or if you made an agreement in the courtroom...

Here’s a link to the form mentioned by Atty Straus; I agree that you should submit this to the attorney assuming there will be no probate and...

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Actually, you are not ‘next-of-kin” - his children are, unless he has a Will naming you as heir (and you still will have issues with his children)....

I honestly don’t think you have sufficient facts to prove fraud but you should certainly file a request for child custody and/or visitation during...

You can ask the court - as part of your divorce - to order her to return your 1/2 but you may need to subpoena the check from the bank, or ask for...

….adding that if the cause has gone to Judgment, did the court reserve jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support?

You have to do a Request for Order for Change of Venue, based primarily on convenience of witnesses (which of course can be you and your ex) per...