Would I be able to file as married but filing separately ?

You are NOT legally separated until a judgment has been entered. Suggest you think about a fee waiver to see if you qualify and if you do qualify,...

Using an FL-145 IS customary and a separate service of process will probably be done. As to the summons, petition, etc., generally you must be...

May I request our Judge make a recall and on a our Business that was sold less then 5 weeks before my husband filed for divorce

You need an attorney. Your suggested procedure isn't the right one and not even close. This is complicated and you really need help from a family...

Husband retired and we been married 3 years? am I entitled to part of his 401k if we separated? Or divorced?

Divorce or legal separation you have the same rights as to all community property debts and assets. As to the 401K, you have a CP claim to what...

If I filed for legal separation would I still recurve husbands retirement benefits if he were to die??

As to the refi issue, I believe this is a repeat post. As to the pension plan, a legal separation would require that the pension plan be divided. ...

My husbands has received a workman’s comp 186,000 settlement am I intiltled to receive any money? Pension,sis is also income?

If is meant to replace lost income, then no. But the money can be used to account for his ability to pay spousal support.

I need a new Lawyer?

You can seek a new attorney at any time. When you find a new attorney, then have that attorney prepare a sub of attorney and have her/him notify...

Divorce, and Taxes Itemized deductions

This is a trial matter and you need to demand reimbursements for this from her.

How many days in advance of Evidentiary hearing are parties supposed to exchange pre-trial statement, documents, etc. ??

It depends on the local rule of the court but generally it is no later than 5 court days.

My father recently passed away without a will. My sister and I are next of kin. What steps are “required” of us in California?

Yes you are required to do this if indeed your dad's estate includes real property and the gross value of his estate exceeds $150,000. You really...