I filed for my divorce in July, my ex wont respond, he signed over everything and our kids to me.

You must have him served with your Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure and follow the default procedures to get a divorce judgment. ...

Do I need to show up to court if papers I received showed up in my mail box and I was never served by anyone. Not court ordered.

It is always best to participate in a case instead of ignoring it or relying on what you perceive as a technicality. If you were previously served...

If I'm 20 and have consent from the parent, can I date a 16 year old?

You can, but you could get prosecuted for Stautory Rape if you have sexual relations with the 16 year old. Be verrrry careful.

Legal Separation?

You would need to be a resident of California for 6 months before you could petition (or amend your Petition) to seek dissolution of your marriage....

It would not be enforceable if there was no divorce or legal separation case pending when it was entered. Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6...

You can just file a FL-395 Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name after Entry of Judgment and Order.

Are terms set forth by judge in effect before i receive the signed order

Best to follow the order pronounced by the Judge in any event, but it may not be enforceable before the Judge signs the order, unless the judge...

Divorce copies? How to retrieve copy?

Call the Los Angeles Civil Index Clerk at 213/974-5171, and provide the party names and approximate filing date - if you are fortunate, you will...

Been married 34years my ex employer is offering retirement buy out my spouse and I are separated I need her to sign a disclosure

You can't force her to sign, but you can file and pursue an RFO requesting an order requiring her to pay you Spousal Support. That might change...

What should I do? My marriage is fallen apart and it's driving me nuts.

Ultimately, during the divorce case, your Declaration of Disclosure will need to disclose that asset, but since the settlement money will come from...