My husband and his sister inherited a house from their mother. Should we have a lawyer to represent us?

Were you named in a Will? If so, then you MUST probate the Will before you can take possession of the property. Were you named in a Trust? If...

Moore Marsden Law

The principles of the case referred to as Moore v. Marsden are used when CP funds are used to purchase property an a pro tanto value needs to be...

Does it matter which court I file my divorce so long as it's the county that my spouse resides in? There are multiple courts?

If you file in a county where you are NOT a resident, then the question could be raised as to that county's jurisdiction over the matter. You...

Bankruptcy is not done just because you have a lot of debt. If you file BK now, then the divorce matter will be put on hold until the BK court...

Meaning of "Notice-Entry-Default?" Am I legally divorced?

You are not yet divorced. It is "pending" because you have not finished the process and filed the correct paperwork for the court to sign off on a...

What are the remaining steps/forms needed to finish this dissolution with a child?

If both you and the Petitioner have an agreement as to all issues, then you can submit a Judgment on the FL180 and check the appropriate boxes. ...

How do I go about with a defamation lawsuit as well as getting a power of attorney revoked and elder abuse charges filed?

Your defamation matter is outside the issue of the power of attorney. But as to the power of attorney, your sister still has a duty to account for...

Does an insolvent estate require an IRS hearing to reduce an IRS tax lien filed after death or is settlement via probate?

If the estate is insolvent, then IRS will get nothing.

Do I qualify for a summary dissolution of marriage in CA?

This is what I would call a "wobbler". There are facts in support of a summary dissolution but then you are actually married past the 5 year mark...

I have been married for 8 years, I have been the sole financial supporter for at least 7 1/2 of those years. What are my rights?

Yes you have legal rights in regards to all of the property issues and the support issues but the space here is probably too long to discuss all of...