How do I go about filing for an annulment if my husband has left the country?

"Abandonment" is not a legal basis for annulment. If he is willing to cooperate, then you are best served by proceeding via what is called Summary...

The courthouse in Riverside has a self-help office and they can show you what to file. BUT, you really must also file and FL-300 Request For...

Can punitive damages be ordered in Family Law Court in the State of California?

No on the punitive damages. But there are sanctions and penalties that a court could award you.

How do I figure out my deadline?

Proposed Order for what? Can't opine on anything futher until I know fully what is going on here.

What are the legal rights of an ex spouse to property of former house

Any rights to the "marital estate" are gone and over. Your refusal to (1) file a response to the divorce (2) refusal to cooperate and sign were...

My mom gifted our family home to my little brother and said its still half mine she died and my brother got physical with me ?

Time to get a probate attorney to help you file a petition to probate here estate. If little brother gets physical, then file a DV petition to...

Lived with a man for 23 years, built trucking business. Do I have a right to his uncashed checks after he dies?

If he built a trucking business then how is he an employee? SEcond if he hasn't yet passed then why would his checks be went to his son? If still...

Transferring Real Property during probate?

No. Absolutely not! In order to sell the house it depends on what authority you have been given to sell the house. And in any event, you can't...

Probate

So let the lawyers do what is needed.

How can someone designate a person to make decisions in the event of incapacitating illness or death?

He would need to execute a General Durable Power of Attorney. If he has assets that total over $150,000 best that he execute an Estate Plan.