Is it still called a separation agreement if the divorce is contested?

Please understand what is meant as to "divorce contested". Unless the other party is claiming fraud or seeks an annulment, AND they have not asked...

During a case if you request by email from your lawyer copies of case are they legally obligated to provide them to you ?

You have a right to receive copies of everything that is filed and produced by the attorney. Have a heart to heart talk with the attorney. Ask...

If he was waited 2 years to request that the court set aside the judgment that was entered in 2016 msut because he didn't like it, then his chances...

Can I file a "response" to declarations in probate case?

Waste of time to file declarations after the fact. Evidently their declarations didn't impress the court as the court went ahead and appointed you...

Do I need to file a competing petition on a home that was joint tenancy between the decedent and myself, or an 850 petition.

Hire a probate attorney. You need to object to the petition to probate the estate and file your own petition under Probate "Code Section 850. ...

Is it ok to rent out the property as I can save some money renting smaller place.

As long as you have an ownership interest, then you can rent the property. Why not get the divorce done here in CA? As long as you are living...

What is better "Will" or "Living Trust" ? I want my assets, properties, savings, 401k ,pension,etc. to my children.

The correct terminology is "Revocable Trust". Best to create a Revocable Trust as to leaving your children an inheritance.

Do I need to share half of my disability income from Metlife with my husband , as part of our divorce based on California law?

If the award was meant to be a settlement for damages and NOT a replacement for income, then the settlement will probably be a community asset. ...

If there are 4 of us, including 2 children, can my cash money divide by 4, and have a trust account for the 2 children ?

If its community property, she has a right to half of the funds. If the account was opened during marriage and money was put into it from money...

Can I file for annulment on these grounds? Can I file in Australia seen as I am a resident there?

As to California law, no you can't file for an annulment here in CA on these grounds. As to filing in Australia, you need to talk to an attorney...