What if my spouse did not file proof of service at all?

Accord with Mr. Williams' response. Carefully prepare, file, and have your Response served (by mail to your Husband or if he is represented, to...

I'm going to get divorce in mexico. if i get divorce in mexico, will it count here in California?

If you and your husband are in California, file your divorce in your local California Superior Court. A Mexican divorce will likely not be legal...

In a divorce hearing, the judge ordered the opposing party to return certain property of mine.

Accord with Mr. Werno's response. I seem to recall seeing this question on AVVO a few days ago, and responding to it. Your best remedy would...

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Changing the venue between counties in California and a problem with the devision of co-owned corporation

Accord with Ms. Koslyn's response. If you have resided in Orange County for over three months, and if your husband hasn't filed and served a...

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Don't panic; you're not in trouble. Prepare and have it served ASAP. Parties can't legally serve documents in their own cases, so have somebody...

Husband's salary and Spousal Support

In a short-term marriage, the Court generally awards Spousal Support for 1/2 the duration of the marriage (until separation). Pendente Lite...

I'm the custodian of an account I created for my child with non-community funds. Can my spouse force me to use $ during divorce?

Don't succumb to your husbands bullying. Those are your own separate property funds. Your husband has no right to require you to use those...

Should I let my 17 year old's friend claim my daughter on her taxes?

No, the friend's mother cannot claim your daughter on her income taxes, since your daughter is not a legal dependent of the friend's mother. Only...

Is the balance of my retirement account prior to marriage subject to being split in the event of a divorce

Accord with the prior two responses. Only the community property portion, to wit, the portion earned during the marriage before separation is...

My husband is having an affair with a co worker. He is VP , she is head of HR and I'm an engineer. We in the same place.

California has no-fault divorce, so there isn't anything that you can do to benefit from your husband's affair, other than to make your own...