Can a spouse file for an entry of judgment on a dissolution of marriage without me?

No. He could request a trial setting conference to have the court set an actual trial date to get this done.

Can an entry of judgment be processed on a pending dissolution of marriage without either a settlement agreement or a trial?

If the pension plan has been joined, then you won't lose your retirement benefits in his plan. Get help from a family law attorney to get this...

Can a QDRO that I filed be vacated by my husband without my approval?

Not if the divorce is still pending, he can't. Why not attach attorney fees to the community estate?

What, if anything, needs to be filed with the court after refinance is completed to remove ex spouse per the divorce decree?

If the judgment is silent on this, then there is nothing to do. Make sure you have documentation to prove that you actually did what you were...

Who can assist me in contesting a deed?

Seek a probate attorney to assist you. You can't do this yourself. ATtorney fees could be tied to the estate of your father.

Usually, the divorce would be terminated and you would take as his surviving spouse. But there are exceptions. But to get help from a family law...

Can my wife take my settlement money?

Asker, you posted this later. Please, take seriously the advice from family law attorneys only.

How can I keep the money I have saved from my salary??

Any money earned as income during the marriage is community income and to the extent that the IRA was funded during the marriage, then that portion...

Does my ex have to pay 1/2 of filing fees and secondary fees (notary) for a quit claim deed? How long does he have to comply?

What does the judgment or stipulation say? That is where I would start. There is no law requiring it. The fees to record a quitclaim deed are...

HHow to get a divorce in an Islamic country?

If either of you still has a legal residence in either CA or Canada, I suggest that you file in either of those countries.