The courts in CA do not usually dismiss a case until after 5 years, however, when you do not respond your spouse could have entered a 'default'...

Yes you can lose your children. It is probable that your spouse (not an ex until you are divorced) and his attorney (if he has one) will bring up...

Is this divorce legal in the US?

We do not know the laws in India. If you wish to find out if you were in fact legally married you would need to speak with an attorney in that...

Unemployed wife's rights after divorce of 6 months marriage

How long have you been separated? The longer the separation, the less she could get. As it is, it is unlikely she will get much as you have had a...

What do you think I should do.

In my opinion, the best way to handle this is to ask another attorney to complete the case of your dad so that the funds can be distributed to the...

How can she protect her assets? What does she need to do to make sure all assets go to her kids, and none to her boyfriend?

California does not recognize 'common law marriages'. The best way to protect her home and make sure that it goes to her children, in the event of...

Is the will valid? how do I proceed? Also what should we do with the bonds? Can I just keep them or are they part of his estate

In California a Will does not need to be notarized but it does need to be witnessed by 2 people. It would be best to check with a probate or estate...

Is there any benefit of filing a divorce first?

There can be an advantage to filing first if venue and jurisdiction are issues. When the parties live in different counties or states, the...

What is the cost of filing divorce vs. filing separation ?

The cost for a divorce or legal separation is the same since both matters address any issues that may exist. In addition they both involve the same...

What the best way to find a low cost divorce lawyer

There are lawyers who offer flat fees to help with divorce. They also offer flat fees for court appearances under what is termed 'limited scope'....