Ms Straus is correct that what you need is a Domestic Relations Order not a QDRO for the division of your pension and we almost always have the...

I have a 15 minute phone consultation with a CA divorce attorney this week. What are the top 5 questions I should ask?

The first question the lawyer should ask is whether you moved to Colorado or he moved to California and when and he or she should inquire about the...

May I block my ex from contacting me?

You have sole legal and physical custody of your son but you are cautious about just dropping off the earth with your child. Good for you. It is...

My EXwife has a Border line personality disorder and we are an in divorce/custody battle.

Assuming you are correct and your spouse does have a borderline personality disorder, you should be well aware of the fact that she believes what...

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Divorce

What I hope you will take from all of the answers the other lawyers posted is that this is not a do-it-yourself project. Bench officers have broad...

Divorce vs. Legal separation? Disadvantages of the separation

Legal separation and divorce (dissolution of marriage) are separate causes of action. You can provide for child custody, child and spousal...

Regarding taxes and penalties related to a QDRO granted in my divorce.

The credit union servicing the 403b plan "required" you to open a traditional IRA so that the transfer was from a tax deferred account into one...

Ex wants survivor benefits before signing QDRO.

You need to get this taken care of so that the plan can begin making payments to you (and your ex) when you retire. Under the provisions of most...

I -751 request for evidence due very soon spouse uncooperative, will not support or provide documents.

You do not provide sufficient information and what you do provide is confusing. I am not familiar with "I-751 request for evidence" but you may be...

Burden of proof for source of funds used during marriage

This is the sort of family law case that requires experienced counsel. If you are trying to do this yourself, as Abraham Lincoln mused, you have a...