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Hello, My brother is beneficiary of my mothers life insurance. He received 15,000 this year. My mother didn't have a will.

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Ask for proof before your sign. But is $350 worth the legal hassle? Doubt it.

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Under CA law, can we have a divorce (w/ minor child) and agree in MSA that neither party demands, requires, etc., child support?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Rejected because neither party was improper? Confusing. If you did not justify the no child support part of the MSA, then the court can reject...

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My husband and I are in the early phases of our Divorce. Just went to court to get Temporary S.Support.

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Your husband can ask for anything he wants. The issues is what will the court grant. The nature of the temp spousal support is for you to move...

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Do I need to have audio tapes translated into English by a certified translator in a

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

First you can't introduce the tape recording device into evidence as the recorder is not a witness. On the tapes themselves, it all depends on...

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When I went to court the last time in my divorce matter all previous orders were vacated until the next hearing. Does this mean

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

I can't understand why a court would vacate all previous orders without entering new orders. I think you may have missed something. Go to the...

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Can i change the future hearing date of the divorce?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You could file a motion requesting a shorter time period. You would need to give other party notice. Court's don't look kindly upon this kind of...

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General guidelines to calculate alimony/award in a California divorce, marriage of 5 years.

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

The court will use the 14 factors as stated in Family Code Section 4320 in setting spousal support. Additionally, the court will need t determine...

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Finalize the divorce case. What way to chose?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

I would do #1 as #2 can't 'be done without proof that you have done your due diligence. #3 wont happen. But suggest you get an attorney to help...

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Hi! My father in law died last september 2013 and my wife was a benificiary but we live here in philippines how to claim

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

You will need to hire an attorney here in California to advise as to what needs to be done.

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Which is the divorce date?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

The proper date is the date it was signed by the court and entered which would be July 26.

Gregory Paul Benton's Answers (19798)

Hello, My brother is beneficiary of my mothers life insurance. He received 15,000 this year. My mother didn't have a will.

Under CA law, can we have a divorce (w/ minor child) and agree in MSA that neither party demands, requires, etc., child support?

My husband and I are in the early phases of our Divorce. Just went to court to get Temporary S.Support.

Do I need to have audio tapes translated into English by a certified translator in a

When I went to court the last time in my divorce matter all previous orders were vacated until the next hearing. Does this mean

Can i change the future hearing date of the divorce?

General guidelines to calculate alimony/award in a California divorce, marriage of 5 years.

Finalize the divorce case. What way to chose?

Hi! My father in law died last september 2013 and my wife was a benificiary but we live here in philippines how to claim

Which is the divorce date?