My husband filed the dissolution of marrage. We made living trust 3 years ago.The contents can be reflect to the court order?

A living trust is different from a pre or post marital agreement. California rules of community and separate property will still apply. Sometimes...

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My family has given me checks during our marriage (onto my name only). Is that common or separate property in divorce?

My colleagues are absolutely correct. Here's the thing, if you are going to battle this issue in court, remember that the judge is literally bound...

When a home is purchased by two people, one using living trust funds, in a divorce are those funds suppose to be paid back first

This is a complicated issue given when the property was purchased and how. It is important to understand how the law deals with this. It is...

The clerks tell us to expect a 6-8 week time frame from the time the judgment documents are filed to the time they are returned, signed by the...

How much alimony am i entilted to after 2 1/2 years of marriage. He makes 80-100k (depending on overtime) and I make about 23k.

There are no easy answers. So much can be an exception to the general rule. While my colleagues are absolutely correct in their assessment, based...

Hi, what is the cost of getting a divorce if you and your spouse have no disputes?

The costs vary, depending on location, expertise and experience of the attorney with whom you work, the complexity of the items at issue, the level...

There is not enough information to answer your question. You will find in this process that there is very little that is simple. Community...

I was divorced in 2008, my ex had walked out on me. I did not want the divorce nor did I have the money to contest the divorce.

Under California law, that portion of the pension earned between the date of marriage and the date of separation would be deemed community...

If my divorce motion was dismissed due to failure to appear, what do I do next?

If it was a motion (hearing) that was dismissed, you will need to refile a new request. If it was your status conference that you failed to...

What are the legal rights of husband in a mediation or divorce case in california? or What sources would recommend?

You have the same legal rights as a husband, as you would a wife. Your question seems to be more focused on California rules relating to spousal...