Is it better to hire local lawyer for divorce?

It depends on the place where you need to file. Also in CA some counties are just contiguous and attorney's in one county will often also have...

Its called a "status only decision" and you need to file an RFO for a status only decision. Your spouse could object if indeed the status only...

Will I be entitled to 50% equity of our home?

You are entitled to your half of the community property value of the house from date of marriage until trial or settlement by the parties. Each of...

My wife filed divorce papers and I received then in the mail yesterday (not certified mail) and she keeps pushing me to sign now

First, giving you the divorce petition herself is NOT proper service. You must be served by a third party. Second, there are self help services...

What can I do if my husband does not think I should get 50%50 When buying me out of the home we own?

It is complicated. You have a right to half the value of the community property equity in the house. Not half of the total equity. If he bought...

Can I move out of the home prior to the divorce being final?

No. "Abandonment" is a myth. Moving out won't forfeit your CP share of the house.

Can I sue for spousal support?

You can request spousal support within the context of either a legal separation or divorce, not just by itself. But there is also the issue of...

Can I invalidate a notarized document my husband slipped into a stack of documents?

A document that is notarized is NOT more valid then a document that isn't. The issue isn't it notarization. As to your house claims and property...

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My step sister wants to give my oil&mineral rights to someone else Can she?

If the Will left you the rights. no she cant give your rights away.

Yes you are still legally married. You are not considered divorced until a judgment has been entered. A judgment must be completed by the...