Can I stop someone claiming to have power of attorney over my next of kin from cremating his body in California?

Yes, there is but it will require court intervention. Get to a probate attorney immediately.

My parents irrevocable trust. I am a beneficiaries. There is no debt and tax I'd # requested. When can distribution be expected?

"Should there be any reason to hold up distributions.?" Yes! If the trust administrator is not doing what is needed, then distributions can't...

I raised my voice at my ex after the hearing and her attorney requested me to be escorted from the court.

Your misbahavior was NOT good for you in any way. As to consequences, I don't know your history of dealing with your wife. Best to hire your own...

The value of the mortgate is NOT the basis for division. First, most people don't understand the difference between joint tenancy and tenancy in...

Without specific orders from a court, and without cause in the area of domestic violence, you really have no legal means of prohibiting him. If...

What can I do if I want to move out of my house with my daughters because my husband is an alcoholic?

The police won't do anything. He can't take away your daughters. If they are minors, though you will need to let him know where they are. But,...

Finalising divorce in CA? FL 170 & 180

On how to proceed, ( and it appears you are proceeding via default) you can always use the self help resource center at the courthouse. They will...

My nephews have been orphaned, both parents now deceased and placed in foster care. How do I get custody of them?

You will need to go through the department of Children and Family Servicesi in your county and I strongly advise that you being the process of...

Yes you can but can't guarantee that it will be granted so you need also seek a wage assignment order for the child support amount AND for an...

How do I get the money that was left me in a will,?

Sounds like you need to hire an attorney to help you on this. It is complicated and what needs to be done depends on many factors and what kind of...