I am 43 i have recently found my father, unfortunately he has passed on 10 years ago, how do I find out if he had a will,

Not easy. Go the county where he resided when he passed and begin to search for case information under his name. If no probate cases appear then...

What is the deadline to file an appeal for a denial of a petition in Probate Court?

What is at issue? Conservatorship? Trust administration? Will contest? Intestacy estate? Guardianship? Accounting?

Status-Only Divorce in California

One of the problems that must get resolved first is the discrepancy as to date of separation. If your spouse and you can't come to an agreement...

I am a stay at home mother who is seeking a divorce, no source of income and 16m/o child.

Your county should have a legal aid foundation to help victims of domestic violence. You can ask the court for a fee waiver on court costs. Also,...

How soon I need to vacate the home once I am served with notice by my spouse for dissolution of marriage?

You have a right to stay in the home until a court orders you out. You do not need to move and don't let your spouse intimidate you on this with a...

When I get a copy of the document from court for dissolution of marriage,what are the implications of that?

You won't get anything sent to you from the court. You must be served personally by another person, not your spouse, Any response filed with the...

Can my ex face criminal charges if I bring forth evidence of him possessing a small amount of illegal drugs and paraphernalia?

In family law we always ask - For what purpose? If its retaliatory, then don't. If you really think it is criminal, then call the police and let...

It is asking of the predeceased child of the decedent has any children of their own.

How can I get appointed as personal representative for my son's estate in which I plan on using the small estate procedure?

How do you know the value is under $150,000? What is the gross value (not the net) of the business? If indeed the estate is under the gross value...

If im on disability and getting a divorce who pays attorney fees

Disability by itself does not determine who pays attorney fees. If there are assets in the community estate that could pay for attorney fees or be...