I find out my settlement amount is half of actual damage; it recorded in court on same day, but I didn't sign agreement yet.

I don't understand why you are asking about "damages" when we don't award "damages" in a family law matter. You always have the right to seek help...

How long does it take to get a court date? In Van nuys or Los Angeles??

If you have an attorney, then this question really needs to be directed to them. Maybe your attorney is trying to negotiate the last issues to...

How much does an attorney charge for a probate case in which you want to petition the court to be included in the proceedings

If no one has filed a petition to probate the estate, then you have the right to file the case and if you hire an attorney, then the attorney fees...

Husband wants to file contested divorce even after the final divorce has been granted

I can't imagine an attorney giving advice that he can file a motion to contest the divorce after a judgment ahs been entered. That he was...

I am an executor, and do not want to be what should i do

This depends on if the Will is being probated or not. You don't have to be forced to act as the executor. Also, get the person who named you as...

SOMEONE IS TRYING TO PUT A LIEN ON MY PORTION OF MY DADS PROBATE BECAUSE HE SAYS I OWE HIM 10,000

This is really a matter of a contract and I suggest that you see an attorney. If you were drunk, then the contract might not be valid but this...

Can a trustee buy the house of the deceased w/o having someone else representing the property?

You don't need a realtor to buy and sell property. But the larger problem here is that the trustee must pay a fair market value for the property...

Yes you can if you are a potential heir/beneficiary of the estate. You need to contact an attorney as this is difficult to accomplish by yourself.

My Brazilian wife asked for a divorce last week.

File your divorce papers quickly and also file papers requesting orders for child custody and visitation an quick as you possibly can. Then make...

Can someone else claim my child or can she be denied?

All of the above is possible. If your husband wants to disclaim he is the father, then he can make this claim. If the natural father wants to...