Need a low cost lawyer, who that will finish a divorce opened in 08. All intial paperwork has is done, just need modified.

What do you mean by low cost? Most charge between $250 and $300 an hour and require modest retainers. What do you mean initial paperwork done and...

In California, does a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement need to be very formal? Does it require a notary?

Pre nuptials and post nuptials are handled differently but both must have all the proper disclosures and rights stated in them. Post nuptials are...

Am I liable for husband's actions after divorce papers have been served?

You can take out a new policy but the question is, can you cancel the existing policy. The existing policy can't be terminated unless the parties...

Will file divorce. Want to know if ever I die will my husband be eligible for my SS pension.

The divorce will only give him derivative benefits. But if you die first, what does it matter? Check with you social security office for the best...

I had bifurcation of marital status. All issues are now settled. Which box do I check on FL-180 to get Final Divorce filed?

There are many boxes on the FL-180 that need to be checked and I can't tell you which ones to check as you have given very few facts. But, you...

If I have "no less than 7 days" to file a document with the court and serve the other party and today is the 3rd,

You can still file it and serve the other party. You might rung the risk of the filed document not making the court file in time for the hearing. ...

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How long will take for those step before my divorce?urgent

A motion for attorney fees usually takes 45 days to schedule once it is filed. A Sub of Attorney takes effect once it is filed.

My husband had a house before marriage, he has been renting it out, does the community obtain an interest in any portion of it?

To the extent that community income was used to pay on the mortgage and for maintaining the residence, the CP will gain a stake in the value of the...

If one spouse buys home in CA and titles as separate property, but mortgage paid out of both spouses earnings, what effect?

These issues are very fact driven and often no general rule applies. But generally any property acquired during marriage should be considered...

What can happen if you refuse to pay spousal support?

No you are not totally screwed. If there is an order to pay spousal support, then the payer's refusal could be considered contempt if they had the...