I have been deported, over 2 years now, my legal wife (US Citizen) is not responding or doing anything about getting a divorce.

You should hire an attorney to do what you need to have done and complete the divorce. Also the attorney can arrange for you to have visitation...

My divorce attorney made several technical errors that resulted in an unfavorable judgement - how do I ask to set this aside?

Talk to your attorney because if they made a mistake, then the order can be set aside under CCP 473. If there was a mistake that actually caused...

I don't see this as a malpractice case - yet. But she can't fire you without a court order. Move on and get a new attorney. It is clear she won't...

Is there any way to simplify a California divorce if both parties are willing to sign the papers? (no property, one 16 yo child)

You must first check with the county where you filed the divorce. It is possible that the case has been dismissed after such a long time. Some...

Is it Legal for a Retainer Amount to be Completely Non-Refundable?

I don't believe this is allowed under our CA Bar Rules of Ethics and Responsibility. Your attorney is already prevented from conflicting clients...

Any way for a surviving spouse to keep a home that has to go through probate and to heirs?

You probably have a community property share in the house as the mortgage was paid from community funds du ring your marriage years. In order for...

Rights as surviving spouse residing in home of decedent?

I believe this is a duplicate post to which I have already posted a response. Thanks for your questions.

Rights as surviving spouse residing in home of decedent?

This is your home and you do have rights as to your percentage of ownership under community property laws. You may have a right to reimbursements...

Can my spouse get divorce before all issues are resolved. I live in Santa Clara county in CA. San Jose, CA

He has a right to seek what is called a "status only" decision and then have the court reserve on the property issues. But, he must also do...

Divorce Mediation

File a request to set trial and then tell the court that you are willing to go to mediation. That will put the other side on the spot. Also,...