Is there an actual 12 person jury present at a divorce trail or is there only a judge whose decision is final?

My colleagues are correct, they are bench trials because there are mixed questions of law and fact and juries are generally fact-finders only with...

I joint leased a car with my husband and we are getting a divorce and husband gets a dui

I am not a DUI lawyer, but that is sound advice. As far as the divorce, you are both contractually liable. Your remedy is against your husband...

Rental income in a comingled account

You can't really claim that income, unless he saved some of it. However, you can claim a partial ownership interest in the building because he...

What kind of "motion" do I need to file with Pasadena Family court?

I'm not sure what the judge meant. If you cannot obtain your spouse's signature, you must file a motion to have the clerk of the court sign the...

How do Annulment work in CA?

1. The IRS question is best suited for a tax professional; 2. If the marriage is annulled, there is no marital estate, and likely know...

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Drafting. A QDRO takes place in a stipulated agreement in filing a dissolution of marriage

The terms of the judgment control the division of the plans. The QDRO is drafted pursuant to the judgment terms. If the judgment divided the plans...

If my niece is going through divorce and her ex says the house is community asset, but i an on the deed as joint tenant and

Yes you can if there is a dispute about your interest. (As opposed to your niece's interest )

Can I change my schedule of assets and debts 1 day before my trial?

Sure, go for it. But the facts don't necessarily make it separate. You can argue it. You can also argue that the moon is made of cheese. ...

Can I file for divorce?

I'm not sure how you found out she filed? In LA County, the first to file (not serve) is the LEAD case. So, get her case # from the court, and...

If I mediate with spouse in divorce, but he doesn't show all his true finances bc he's hiding it w/dad's account, what do I do?

If he is hiding money, it's time to end the mediation. Yes you can subpoena. If you have the money to hire a forensic accountant, why haven't you...

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