I am helping a friend figure out what to expect in the Divorce process in California and how to prepare

She really needs to consult with a family law attorney as the tricky issues will be determining the community property value of the business and...

My husband and I need to file a dismissal form for divorce and need help with Request for Dismissal form

Are your reconciling or completing the divorce? You would only need to dismiss the divorce if you are getting back together and you don't want the...

Would I be required to go to probate court if my husband left me his income property to pay off credit debt & overdue utilities?

There are too many variables to give you a definitive answer on your statement. But your husband's estate will need to be probated. It also...

How do I respond to a Motion to Quash in whole or in part in a divorce proceeding in San Diego?

You need only file a response either on pleading paper or on a judicial council form FL320. I also suggest you file a declaration stating facts as...

I filed a little over 2 year ago. Hoping thing would workout but not so much. Can I serve these docs.

Not sure what docs you are serving. Have you had the petition for dissolution and its summons served on the other party? If not, then you can...

Divorce advice needed

I suggest that you have sit down heart to heart talk with your attorney as to why this matter hasn't proceeded any faster and what your attorney...

When assigning debts and community property in a CA Marriage Settlement Agreement, are you required to write out the account #s?

You must identify all property issues with sufficiency as to make the judgment clear on its face. Bank accounts usually are identified by bank...

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Have i lived in San Diego long enough to file here?

You have probably met the San Diego county residency requirements of 3 months but you must also meet the California state residency requirements of...

My mom passed away eleven months ago from cancer but left no will can the house be put in my name?

The only way to do this right and to protect all interests is to "probate" your mother's estate. That starts with the proper filing of a petition...

CA-WA Probate Q: Can a lien be placed on an estate in probate for mandatory child support never paid (but kids are adults now)?

Arrearages can't be set aside but can be collected against a Probate proceeding if the one who is owed the money files a creditor claim. But,...