My close friend of forty something years passed away in his sleep heart failure. since his folks passed i have rented the front

Difficult to read but I will try to answer this as best as possible. If a person dies without a will, the the laws of intestacy here in...

That would be the appropriate first document but you would also need to attach a Memorandum of Points and authorities that cites...

Spousal support & Child Custody

Total payments cannot exceed 50% of the net spendable income. But whether or not spouse is eligible for spousal support is a different question. ...

Summary Dissolution

Suggest you hire the attorney to set a motion on the calendar to seek leave to amend the original petition and then once filed seek an order to...

At the time of divorce - do both of us need to share our income tax and bank account details?

You need to do it now, not at the time of the divorce. Both of you should file an Income and Expense Declaration when you file your petition and...

What are the next steps after a default has been granted - I am the Petitioner.

It depends on how long you had the marriage and what relief you are seeking. If you need child support and custody orders, then you need an order...

I need to resubmit my judgment papers for dissolution and I need help in two areas related to spousal support and property.

Was there a default? Your judgment should be exactly what was ordered by the court. If there is a default, then submit the info on the Petition...

Divorce - Can my wife claim as Community Property the $50k I gifted to Mom a year ago?

Yes there is a chance and if indeed the 50K came from community funds, then your wife does have a right of reimbursement. If this is true, you are...

What proof do I need to prove my husband is spending community funds on an affair?

Suggest that you hire a private investigator.

Should I file for Divorce or Maintenance?Is it possible to just file for Maintenance without divorce.

There is no such legal concept as maintenance. You can file either a legal separation or for divorce. Both will get you support for you and your...