What legal rights do I have as the surveying widow in the state of California, there is no will?

If the house was purchased during the marriage, then the house is what is called community property. You retain your share of your community...

Amended divorce?

Yes because the respondent has the right to respond to an amended petition. Also, cases just don't go into default. The Petitioner MUST file a...

Can a divorce decree awarding me the house prior to State tax lien placed, release the lien for exhusband debt?

If the debt was a community debt (regardless of whose name is attached to the debt) then no the quit claim deed won't release the lien. In order...

Can I change the locks on my husband?

Not without an order that grants you exclusive use and possession of the premises.

Can a debt collector be sued for fraud/damages (negligent hire) if it employs felon who fraudulently sign real estate document?

Why is this a probate question. Did one of the parties above die?

Can I leave my house & start staying in rented accommodation as thinking of applying for the divorce later this year?

Yes you can do this but your larger problem is who will be the primary caretaker of the children and what is best for them.

How do i go about buying property in south america?

Regardless of your feelings. any and all transactions would be subject to the laws of that country. Good luck.

My ex-wife and we are both Muslims and US citizens. I gave her divorce "Talaaq" per Islamic Law.

No. Unless you actually file and obtain a legal judgment as to your marriage, your religious divorce has no bearing on your married status. ...

Frankly, you and your husband need counseling, not a divorce. He probably has no idea of how you feel and he thinks everything is OK. Given that...

Divorce and what I can do?

You can file for divorce and at the same time file what is called a Request For Orders Re: Child support, custody, visitation, Income Withholding...