Divorce/financial advice

Be very careful how you choose to proceed. If the credit card debt was incurred during the marriage, you are responsible for half of it (i.e.,...

If I have been married for about three Years am I requeired to pay spousal support when she is the one that wants the divorce?

California is a no-fault state so it doesn't matter if she is the one who wants the divorce. She may still be entitled to spousal support and it...

Seeking a modification of Spousal Support

Too many unanswered questions to give you any direction but if he can make a case that there are changed circumstances (I can think of a hundred...

In California divorce, how long will the ex receive alimony if the marriage lasted 15 years, 3 months?

This is considered a long term marriage, and spousal support could continue indefinitely. There is no set rule on how long your ex will receive...

How do I protect my income and assets from my future husband's litigious ex-wife?

You need to consult with a family law attorney and may want to consider a premarital agreement to protect your income and assets. Unfortunately,...

Can I be held harmless or indemnified from taxes and property loans if he wants me to sign off everything in our MSA or divorce?

Yes, of course you would never sign an MSA without an indemnification clause, right? :) However, if things go "sideways" as they often do, then...

ExSpouse is actively transferring to his family, community property that is still being disputed in family law court.

Unfortunately, there is no easy do-it-yourself solution to this problem. If there are significant assets that he is transferring, then you need to...

Where can I order a new set of my finalized divorce papers?

My colleagues are correct. You should have your case number ready and then call the Lancaster Family Law Clerk's office to verify that your case...

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The paperwork you were given will allow you to finalize your divorce without your husband's participation. Since he has chosen not to file a...

File in California. Doesn't sound like you will be fighting over anything since you have no children and are on the verge of BK, so I'm not sure...