The court has discretion on a bifurcation matter. Denial of health insurance is only one factor that the judge can take into account. Please...

My brother died in May followed by his wife in July . They had no children and no will. What happens to assets/liabilities?

That kind of loss is definitely difficult to deal with. First, a power of attorney is null and void when the person granting it passes away. A...

My brother told me he did not want anything to do with any inheritance if I were successful in opening probate.

I am surprised that your attorney is not giving you guidance on this. Your attorney can always ask the court for orders on distribution of this...

Divorce not completely final. Did bifurcation. Respondent is putting house on the market.

Unless there is a restraining order, you can't get into trouble. Suggest the path of lease resistance though. If he is going to cause problems,...

Is it considered adultery if you've been living apart for 2 months but not separated or divorced

Adultery is a non-legal factor in the areas of divorce in California. Adultery not based upon living apart but in most religious circles, it is an...

Can I have an annulment of my marriage? We share no property, no kids, no money - he has no job and place for us to live.

This isn't the grounds for an annulment. If you meet the requirements, then you can get the annulment. Family code section 2200-2210 governs the...

You need to look at probate code section 13100 for the affidavit of small estate requirements. You also need to ask the holding company for the...

CA Divorce: My husband knew that I might be the beneficiary, but I didn't list this "asset" until I had details.

Just amend your disclosure and you should be ok.

I have been Legally separated since 2007. Now amending to Divorce in California.

All assets and debts acquired by the parties after separation are their separate property.

What does the following status mean for divorce proceedings? How long before it is finalized?

The court reviewed the case for filing of a default request status. Apparently no one has done anything to get this divorce completed.