Can I file an amendment to my divorce decree to ask for more alimony money? Or, can I take him to Civil Court to sue for damage

What state/court has jurisdiction on the divorce? That question must be answered first.

Probably not much will happen. After a year court just wants to know what is happening. Normally after a year a Petition For Distribution should...

Do we have any recourse in the state of CA? Can we stop him?

You can stop him by following through with your attorney. That was the right first step. Good luck.

I am in post-trial limbo, can I file exparte with the 'home' court for partial distribution from my share of undisputed funds ?

If the 1/3 is stipulated, then why are you asking your ex for another stipulation? Yes by all means petition ex-parte for release of the funds to...

Divorce what if prior to marrying both single & only 1 pd all closing cost, furniture etc. is not part of Comm property?

Attorney fees could be tied to any cash distributions of the estate division. That might help.

Is she entitled to a reimbursement of the $25K? Who's correct here?

You keep on talking about the $25K as if it didn't happen. Come on. You know whether or not she gave you the 25K and you know what you did with...

I don't have the $495 to start probate. Can I use some of her bank account money to start probate without fear of liability?

You can ask for a fee waiver but with the proviso that when you come into possession of the estate funds, the estate funds will then pay the filing...

Is this property a community property or separate property? Also if there is any time limitation on the classification?

Question. If you file for divorce, where will you file? I think the argument could be made that CA could be a proper jurisdiction regarding a...

Whats is easiest way to get a Waiver of Probate?

There is no such thing. Whomever you talked to at Disney doesn't know what they are talking about.

What does, "Third assignment of beneficial interest in decedents estate" mean?

An assignment of an interest is when someone who is supposed to receive something as either an heir or beneficiary, then basically says, "I don't...