I am the administrator of a probate. How do I value stock that is old. Some companies merged. Others are gone.

Is this a trust administration or probate ordered administration? If a trust administration then I suggest you contact a stock broker who can give...

My wife wants to get a divorce and still continue to live together.

If she makes $100,000 then you could probably get an attorney fee award to pay for our attorney fees. She can't take the kids as a retaliation. ...

How can I file for divorce from my husband who lives in The Netherlands and already recognized our marriage over there?

If you have been a resident here in CA for at least 6 continuous months, then you can file here and as long as you can show that the 6 months has...

My wife says she wants a divorce because I am losing my job and she needs security. She says we can still live together.

In order to respond effectively, I need a question. None was posted. I can see your hurt and disappointment. Maybe the two of you would find it...

I have been divorced since 2004 and forgot to file the retirement fund distribution.

Was the plan legally "joined"? If not then you need to file a joinder. But the employer will have a sample QDRO order to be submitted to the...

How long for MSA to be signed by judge?

It depends on how backed up the court is regarding the processing of judgments. Call them and ask them this question.

Before separation ex agreed to give me our tax refund. Now, on the divorce forms he claims he wants his half!

Regardless of what happened, the tax refund is a CP asset. You could try to prove that this an agreement that the two of you came to and that the...

A lot of people think that just because a petition for divorce was filed then the divorce will happen automatically. If you haven't received a...

In divorce paperwork, is community debts anything that was paid for(tv,bills,trips,braces down pmt), that have NO balance due?

A CP debt is anything that is owed for and that debt was acquired during the marriage. CP property ( both real estate and personal) is anything...

Do I need a divorce attorney?

You might need an attorney if you plan on getting a divorce or filing for legal separation and you don't know how to get this done properly and...