Not sure which option to pick on the Disclosure section (item 5) on the Declaration for Default Dissolution form (FL-170).

You still need to file the FL-140 as the FL-140 is drafted in such a way that you need to use it even in a default as stated above. Hopefully you...

California divorce question regarding separate vs. Community residence.

Very difficult question as these scenarios are fact driven. The applicable laws are FC 721 and 1101 but the facts will tell a lot. I've litigated...

Pro-se vs limited scope representation

Here are the problems most pro pers make. They assume certain facts are relevant when they aren't. Second they get mixed up and very confused as...

I have a question for a divorce attorney in California.

It is retroactive to the date of filing the request for orders on spousal support. You need legal assistance from a skilled family law attorney to...

Can my husband get a Default because l didn't respond fast enough?

I don't know who told you to agree to a default as that would foreclose your right to object to anything unless you file a motion to set the...

In a divorce settlement, is it better to get 401k money or pension money?

There is no way of answering this question without knowing the actual values of the accounts and the actual values of the estate's assets and...

Do NOT think that just because she can't afford a lawyer that she must sign this nor even believe that she can't afford one. If the spouse has a...

Lease and separation

No he is not entitled to your retirement fund. He might be able to claim his community property interest in the contributions made to the fund and...

California Stanislaus county ..i file initial divorce in 2003 case is still open but proof of service had never been filed.

Highly unusual that a case filed in 2003 where no proof of service was filed would still be opened. Are you sure about this? Have you verified...

These kinds of threats are vacant - they mean nothing. He is trying to intimidate you. You need legal assistance from an attorney. Fine one that...