Why would there be a 5 year gap till the divorce is finalized?

The date you saw is the date that the case will be dismissed if nothing is done about the divorce. It is not a date that the divorce will be final.

How do I protect myself financially in a divorce?

When you file a for a divorce, the parties are not allowed to split any of their community property until there is an agreement or order of the...

After divorce trial, can judge sign husbands proposed judgement if it is clearly unfair?

Well, if you husband had the income to pay for your attorney, then you could have gotten one and then asked for the attorney fees to be paid from...

Is asset division always 50/50, irrespective of circumstances?

Generally anything earned and/or acquired during the marriage is community income and community property. There are some exceptions, though to...

I found out 15 years later that my divorce wasn't final until after i remarried. am i legal married in california.

Confusing question. But are you saying that your previous divorce is now final but didn't get finalized until after you remarried your present...

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How do I proceed regarding my kid. If I want to leave my husband and file a divorce?

This appears to be a high conflict relationship where both parties have escalated the conflicts. You can certainly leave him but he has rights to...

It is possible to document agreement on asset while still negotiating other things

Short answer is yes it is possible. But there is a procedure you need to go through. You would need to request that the court enter a bifurcated...

Is a spouse entitled to half of medical retirement under CA divorce laws

The retirement would be subject to the jurisdiction of the court. A disabilyt could be subject to division but there are other factors to consider...

If I signed an emailed a typed up agreement with my soon to be exhusband concerning separation of debt is it admissible in court

Probably isn't binding as it was done under duress. You need legal assistance.

Can YOU help me?

You need help. If the photos are published, he will committing an act upon which you could sue him and you could have any "agreement" overturned...