Dad had a stroke. No advanced directives. I'm daughter. Lots of drama. Can I be guardian?

OK. I congratulate you and stepping into the issue and problem. You would need to acquire conservatorship of your father and hopefully your...

What happens in divorce when you live in CA and have sole and separate property?

It depends on whether or not the wife actually understood what she was doing. litigated enough of these to know that it is a fact by fact...

401(k)

The value that you are entitled to would be the community value of the contributions from the date of marriage to the date of separation. Any...

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Can an inmate who got married in prison receive alimony while still in prison

Dont' know as it depends on many other factors and not just the issue of being in prison. A full analysis of Family Code Section 4320 would need...

Will a annulment be granted if the groom is in prison and bride cheated before her and the groom consummated the marriage?

It might be but cheating by itself is NOT an element that would support an annulment.

At what point in the process of legal separation are you considered to be officially separated, like by law?

I'm sorry but you are not going to like my answer. You really do need help to get this done. Just waiting won't get it done contrary to the first...

Rule of thumb or guesstimate of business valuation? My husband and I own a project management firm and are getting a divorce.

There is no way of telling you how much value is in the company. I've seen this happen and the values come in all over the board. Generally,...

Do I need an attorney?

I recommend that you get an attorney. Your attorney will know how to get the information needed to substantiate the income and to ascertain the...

Can I negotiate spousal support if I don't respond to the divorce petition?

You are trying to be penny wise and this will end up being "pound" foolishness. Pay the fee and file your response otherwise you lose your right...

Do I have to wait another full 6 months for my divorce to be finalized?

I have a feeling that you are confused as to what the judge actually ordered. If a petition was filed and then you file a response, the service of...