Do I need a QDRO to divide an IRA to avoid negative tax consequences?

A QDRO isn't needed. But talk to a tax specialist about taking your CP interest in the IRA. Suggest that when you get it, that you immediately...

You can't get a venue change under the facts stated above. You need legal assistance from an attorney to get this done and file the right motions...

Notify them and inform the court of what you did. Yes it will prolong it until you get proof that the FTB has no claim or a claim has been satisfied.

Divorce is final but error was made. We want to just send each other a letter to sign about it, is that enough?

No it is not enough. You need to file a motion under CCP 473 and ask court to fix and change error. Submit with the motion your agreement and it...

Will it be okay if I send out my divorcing spouse's counsel correspondence to my attorney?

That would be the stupidest thing that you could ever do in this divorce case. Don't even attempt it or think about it. And that's putting it...

Sister had joint tenancy with father who is since deceased. Brother also on title.

First if father's estate has no will then you have a right to file a petition to probate his estate. If you claim that the house should be...

Length of marriage is determined from the date of the marriage to the date of separation as agreed by the parties. If there is a dispute on the...

Is there a legal way to get my brothers ashes from our mom?

She has just as much right to possession as you in this matter. You could file a petition to determine how to dispose of the remains but you would...

How do I remove my deceased father as a joint owner from my property?

If you were joint tenants then only an affidavit of death of joint tenant needs to be filed. If you were co-tenants, then you will need to probate...

What is best way to prepare to move my belongings out of house that my wife will stay in.

Try to get her to agree in writing as to what you will need. A court would grant you the right to take your personal belongings such as clothes,...