Should I sign a waiver of service on the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage when we have a yr old son involved?

The waiver is simply acknowledgement that you received the papers. The whole concept of due process usually mandates that the first papers in any...

Can I get a divorce without settling financial issues?

Yes, pursuant to Family Code 2337, you can request a bifurcation on status.

Can I change the locks on my house?

If there are no court orders, and both of you are on the title, you can certainly change the locks. However, he can certainly change them right...

You need to file a divorce immediately and get her served, and go in ex parte for temporary custody orders, alleging irreparable harm and flight...

Divorce issues?

I recommend reading articles regarding what to do before Divorce. I have written one which can be found on this website. If there are children...

Can I protect myself from being served for a deposition?

No. You cannot escape it. You are involved with him and he is part of the divorce case. There may be certain questions re: property division...

Can I protect myself from being served for a deposition?

No. You cannot escape it. You are involved with him and he is part of the divorce case. There may be certain questions re: property division...

She can file a motion to set aside the default. There are certain time limits. Court do not like defaults - it goes against the whole motion of...

Are text messages that contain abusive language, threatening, and sexual advances illegal while going through a divorce?

What you describe appears to be sufficient grounds for obtaining a restraining order. In most states, a valid restraining order would be linked to...

Characterization of property

That depends. Generally, a quitclaim deed ALONE, isn't sufficient for transmutation without a separate valid statement (per Family Code...