Can I sell community propriety to pay legal bills in a California divorce?

In order to dispose of any community assets during the pendency of a divorce, you will need either the written agreement of the other party or a...

My father died five years ago. No spouse. Almost all $$$ distributed. House sold. Tax consequences to me?

Your tax liability is only on what you received as your inheritance. You have no liability on your father's estate. The estate pays taxes on its...

My husband filed for divorce in 2011

If spouse has not served you, then spouse needs to serve you the petition and summons that was filed. If spouse has served you, then you need to...

Should a divorce paper that has been served bears a case number and stamped "filed"?

It appears that no case has been filed. I suggest that you write a letter to her demanding that she provide you with a conformed copy of the...

Generally, anything you acquire before marriage and by inheritance is your separate property. You ownership vested once your father died,...

I married in El Salvador on 8.1.11 I live & have always lived in CA. Can get a divorce in California? He lives in El Salvador.

If you have lived in California for at least 6 months and in LA county for at least 3 months prior to filing a petition for divorce, you can file...

Spousal support and child support are two different animals. If an order for him to pay has been entered, then he is in arrears on the support and...

Calif Probate Question-- Who values property @ end of the "Accounting period" It's been appraised by "probate referee" already

The accounting was not done properly. You need to amend the accounting showing the detailed scheduled of assets on hand. Then attach the...

Which divorce petition determines where the case will be heard? I filed first downtown. My husband filed second

If filed in the same county, then the case that filed first usually takes precedence.

What legal remedies do I have for an ex-husband who continues to send nasty emails?

Get a restraining order. Police departments really don't want to do anything unless there is a specific order in place that prevents the offender...