1) A properly drafted Trust can avoid probate for your heirs; 2)The act that most protects you is to keep all money related to the property...

Protecting myself financially

All debts incurred after date of separate are the debts of the spouse incurring them; you might consider separating the credit cards into his and...

How do I get custody of my nephew?

You would need to file a Petition for Guardianship and serve the boy’s parents.

What do I need to do to prove ex has cash?

If Judgment has been entered, you’ll have to wait one year before you can ask for a new I&E, and you can’t ask for discovery unless there is a...

Relocation to neighboring county

Yes - probably a reasonable chance because dad isn’t exercising his custodial time.

What should I do?

When she files for the modification, she will be given a mediation date, and the fact that she won’t discuss custody will not work in her favor.

You should file a Reply but it must be filed and served 5 court days prior to the hearing.

Date of separation is when one of you communicates to the other of you that the marriage if over. (See Family Code 70). Under these facts, I would...

Community Property division?

In general, it is; you have enjoyed sole possession of the property. However, you might be able to request reimbursement for 1/2 mortgage...

I don’t think you should allow the children to make the decision, so at a minimum, make her prove it - and maybe a 730 is a good idea.