My wife filed for an uncontested divorce. We have 2 kids. I read the petition and agree to it all.

No that is wrong. You must file your response to the petition but your fees can be waived if you are not financially able to pay the court fees. ...

I have been married to my husband for 13 years and am finally giving up on this marriage which is mentally and physical abuse

Your husband is being mentally abusive to you with his threats and he is totally wrong and you are also wrong in believing him. Yes, he will...

Responding to a Petition For Dissolution is different then responding to a hearing or what is called a Request For Orders. You should respond to a...

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What is a H e g g s t a d declaration?

Never heard of it but you will need to attach a standard declaration showing the facts that back up your Heggstad petition.

Will the courts look into any changes to financial situation that benefit only one party?

Yes, they will possible affect all of the issues stated but there are many issues presented here such as support and property rights. Seek legal...

Had a 29 year marriage while my husband in military, what type of alimony & benefits do i receive?

We need exact numbers as to value of accounts, amount of income earned by both parties, the value of the community property items to even begin to...

HOW LONG DOES PROBATE TAKE WHEN THERE IS NO WILL IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Foreclosure does not need to wait for the probate process to complete before the lender institutes foreclosure procedures. Probate from start to...

Can a Response be filed the day before a hearing?

The court has discretion as to allowing the late filed response to be reviewed. But, you should tell the court that you have not received it. ...

Do I have to re-file divorce papers if it's been seven months?

What do you mean by "tossed"? If you didn't officially dismiss the divorce petition, then you don't need to start all over again. If she did not...

I dont know exactly what to do

This post just astounds me. What ID are you changing. Your marriage license should be all that you need to change your CA D/L.