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.

Yes, to the extent of the portion of your ex's pension earned during the marriage until time of separation. You should get a copy of the divorce...

Moved out left daughter there, can he charge me rent? he kept me on payroll for 8 mo is that alimony?

Accord with Ms. Waxman's response. I assume that he is your husband, since you refer to "alimony." Keeping you on payroll wasn't alimony (spousal...

Which is better? A restraining order with move out orders or an eviction proceeding to get rid of a relative renting a room?

I would suggest both ways. The TRO is only effective until the return hearing, and there is a chance at the contested return hearing that you...

Does my friend have to sign over her rights to the house?

It sounds like a ruse to get full ownership of the house and eliminate all the siblings' interests in the house. I wouldn't trust it. If your...

I would like to know if I can apply for alimony without the help of my lawyer, in Los Angeles court?, Should I fill out a form?

You received two good responses, thus far. Either you proceed on your own in Pro Per (i.e., substituting out your lawyer and substituting yourself...

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My wife has filed head of household single although married for fifteen years

Accord with Ms. Faulks' response. If you were unavailable to her during that 15 years to file Joint Income Tax returns with your wife, and if your...

Divorce? I don't have income, He has income, No contact since April and he won't seem to file the papers, What do I do?

Accord with Mr. Schwerin's response to your question. However, if your parents can lend you the money, you would be far better off retaining your...

NO I DO NOT NEED A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY. WHAT I NEED IS A EXPERT IN IN THE FIELD OF FAMILY LAW.

It is. If you earn overtime on a regular basis, the Court will likely average your overtime over a period of time and base your Child Support...

Accord with Mr. Schwerin's response. Your remarriage is not legal, the 10-year period for derivative Social Security benefits in connection with...

What does this mean?

Serve your preliminary and final Declarations of Disclosure, and file a Request for Default Setting (a Los Angeles County form).