My wife's mother had a verbal agreement with her son to buy a cottage. She passed away several years ago and he never paid.

No as agreements to buy real property must be in writing. The estate should then be probated as to that asset.

I am considering requesting (forgive me if it's midworded) discovery on divorcing spouse, but what to expect from HIS discovery?

As to what discovery tool is needed, that has to be assessed as to the issues and allegations being made by the other party. As to discovery...

Child support realities

I can't tell you what the child support payments will be as I don't have the numbers as to percentage of time with each party. Why are you not...

Is Summary Dissolution Divorce possible if MSA includes that a sum over $6K ($50) be paid to one spouse if business succeeds?

No as you have stated there already is an MSA in place and there are real CP interest in dispute.

What happens if a respondent files a response and nothing else?

Make a formal demand for them to produce a preliminary declaration of disclosure with an updated Income and expense Declaration. You need to also...

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Who do we contact for information about a Will that can not be found?

There's not much you can do. The suggestion to search the county records to see if the property was put into a trust is a good thing to do. But...

Which states in USA safe i bring and invested some money,that my ex-wife can not sue me.

None. If you hid these funds during the divorce, each state has laws to protect the victim from not fully disclosing the assets.

Divorce - California Community Property State & Overall Debt incurred during the marriage. Divorce proceedings in progress.

Debt acquired during the marriage is CP regardless of whose name is on it and regardless of what one party perceives has been the others...

How can a foreigner divorce from abroad, only my American spouse can file?

This question has been answered many times and it has been reposted several times. The answers will still be the same.

What do I do to stay out of this mess and avoid anything negative.

No nothing bad can happen to you just because your name is on the papers. I suggest that you document your thoughts and concerns in a written...

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