If I take a jointly owned car with me across the country, and if my ex decides to file to get it back, do I have to pay for it?

Your question implies that there is already a pending divorce case in California that is temporarily "on hold". If that is the case, the reverse...

For CALIF. ATTORNEY: Must Insurance Co. Pay named Policy Beneficiary or ex-wife under Marital Settlement Agreement?

I believe that the insurance company has no choice but to honor the change of beneficiary made by its insured. The insurance company was not a...

Do I have any rights to our home my husband purchased before we were married and my name is not on the deed or loan??

Make sure that your mother doesn't sign her interest in the home over to your husband. You likely have at least a Moore/Marsden interest in the...

So long as the operative terms of the Stipulated Judgment are the settlement terms that the parties agreed to, your attorney's preparing a...

Can anyone order a court transcript for a dissolution case?

The reporter prepares only one original transcript, which is normally provided to the ordering party's attorney, along with a certified copy. I...

When property division is not decided yet, is it ok to file FL-130. is it necessary for getting single status?

The FL-130 Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers form is used when the parties have agreed to a settlement of the case. It is not a document to...

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Could I change the venue of a family law case to another county if my X husbands father works at the courthouse?

You have set forth good reasons for seeking a change of venue. You should retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to represent you and file a...

Assets and liabilities with a house, 275,000 underwater.

If you fight to keep the 401K, it will likely be an expensive divorce with an uncertain outcome. Your spouse could ask that the house be awarded...

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Does medical debt over $6,000 count as community obligation when filing for a summary dissolution?

Medical debt incurred by a party (or by the parties) during the marriage comprises a community obligation. Since the medical debt that you refer...

In family law, can a party waive their right to come back to court to modify?

It is unlikely that the Court would honor such a waiver. Such a waiver would be against public policy - what would happen if an emergency arose...