As an only child am I entitled beneficiary of my Mom’s group life insurance ? with no named beneficiary?

What you heard was wrong. Insurance will pay off as per the terms of the policy.

Under CA law, you are NOT married and CA law does not recognize common law marriages here in this jurisdiction. Your options are to file a...

Complicated. You need to hire a family law attorney on this.

You are asking several questions here. First in the headline the concept of due diligence refers probably to the fact of service of process and...

How do I know if my divorce is final?

You have made a mistake that is common. Just filing the divorce petition won't get you a divorce. You must (1) serve the other party through a...

If you filed for a TRO within the pending dissolution case, no it doesn't dismiss the divorce petition.

My son is passed away I had him cremated the mortuary handed his remains to a friend and not a family member what should I do

File a petition in probate court to get an order to have them given to you.

Will I get indefinite spousal support if I go for legal separation instead for straightforward divorce in California?

Whether you file for legal separation or divorce will not influence how much or for how long you are awarded spousal support. You need to hire a...

What can I do?

You have rights to support and rights to community property. You need to file for a legal separation now as that will get your property rights and...

Life insurance beneficiaries are designated by the insured person and it can pass outside of community and separate property laws and outside of...