Is my residence community property? I bought it in my name after I filed for divorce. We reconciled. Now divorcing again.

The key here has to do with whether or not you were actually separated without any intent to reconcile. That is why you got two different answers....

Am I entitled to half the equity/appreciation of our home in California if it was bought with his own funds prior to marriage?

Was any money paid on any loan from income earned during the marriage? One of your problems is that both names are on the title but I need to read...

Can I create a will/living trust even when I'm only separated from my spouse, not legally separated or divorced?

Yes you can but technically you still need to account for any potential community property that you might still have.

When will I get my share of my deceased moms life insurance?

Were you listed as a payable on death beneficiary of the life insurance? If not, then you won't receive anything from the life insurance.

A week ago me and my spouse sign divorce papers split assets between us and handed the clerk the papers.

No your business that you start now will be your separate property.

What is a reasonable lawyer retainer in a case of fraud against the court in a divorce where a no show decree was on me.

You aren't going to sue the court for fraud in this matter. You would need to file a petition under CCP 473 to set aside the judgment but that...

Just because he checked a box doesn't mean that is what will happen. You MUST file your own response and request spousal support. But you should...

In marriage, my in law purchased a property in his name taking funds from a joint account with my husband

Go with the judge on this one. You need legal representation.

My husband had a tear down earth quake damage building before marriage , he made construction after marriage

Family Code Section 2640 is the general code section where we start. It all depends on what source was used to reconstruct the building. Seek...

Appealing accounting objection together with elder finance abuse discovery. How?

You are in too deep on this. You need help from a probate attorney. There is no such thing as a county Supreme Court. You can't object without...