Divorce and Mortgage

There are a number of factors that need to be looked at before anyone can give you an accurate response to your questions, as my colleague has...

How do courts determine permanent separation for the purposes of distribution of assets?

Date of separation is the date one spouse communicates to the other that s/he wants out of the marriage. The courts will look at how you have held...

From what date will the 6 mos. start to count?

The 6 month period starts from the date you properly served your spouse. The person who served your spouse will have to sign the POS. That person...

The process by mail requires that she sign the Notice of Acknowledgment and Receipt in order to be proper (accepted by the court). Otherwise, your...

I just served my husband with divorce papers. If i purchase a car will it be half his when the divorce is final?

You may have a problem having purchased the vehicle after filing your divorce paper work - there are automatic temporary restraining orders (ATROs)...

Absolutely. Not only is it good practice to get it all disclosed, IT'S REQUIRED BY LAW! You must disclose ALL assets and debts, as well as...

I'm following her attorney's "no contact" request and going only through him, now he wants Family Code 271 sanctions.

I agree with my colleague. You are in unfamiliar territory and your spouse has a guide - You don't. You need someone who can help you through...

Is it possible to get advice/help from a family law attorney for a fee without retaining one?

I have to agree with my colleague. However, many attorneys will take a case on a "limited scope" basis. That means, they will offer specified...

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Question on Family law regards to attorney fee.

This is a serious issue which, recently, has become more-so due to changes in the law. Courts are now able to consider additional factors and...

I have a formal legal separation completed in 2006. I want a full dissolution. Do I need to file a new petition for divorce?

Yes. If you already have an agreement in place, this will not be difficult, but will still have to pay the filing fee and file the appropriate...