Attorney I hired left firm I followed to new firm now she has quit again, trial pending, need atty to step into complicated cas

You have a right to an attorney but you need to get one fast to get a continuance so that the new attorney has time to come up to speed. CCP...

My husband and I are divorcing. I moved out of our house with our two kids. Both our names are on the deed.

Unless he has a lock out order he can't do this. Additionally, if a divorce petition is filed, then you have greater power then if a divorce...

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In California family law, does the date of filing the petition or date of service determine what county will hear the case?

The court that has jurisdiction is the court of the party that first served the other party. Date of filing is not the decisive factor.

What wins: Spousal and Child support stipulated in divorce agreement or marital standing amount deemed fair by county/judge rule

Spousal support modifications and calculations are determined totally different than child support calculations. If there is a change in incomes...

Can my husband claim a real estate property I acquired prior to marriage?

The property is your separate property but there is a possibility that there might be a community property interest in any improvements,...

My brother died and we are tenants in common in house he owes me 3 years rent of 500$ a month how do I collect

You will need to probate your brother's estate and if you indeed are a tenant in common, then you can force sale of the property to get your value...

Trial and attorney issue

It is interesting that in your question you dis attorney's generally and say you don't trust them but you want us to give you advice on how to...

I filed for the request of default but it got rejected

A Request For Entry of Default rejection has nothing to do with the forms stated above. Was the opposing party properly served and was a Proof Of...

In a divorce is a pension (not IRA or 401K) or Social security part of community property.

The short answer is usually yes but it also depends on the type of pension plan that you have here. You also have a potential spousal support...

Where should I file my divorce? California? Macau? Or Hong Kong?

I suggest that you file in California since you have meet the residency requirements. Any judgment entered for property held in another country...