Do I have any claims on the house and if so how long do I have before I must file a claim?

If you weren't married then you can't claim a community property claim in the house as this would only apply if indeed you were married. You might...

Can husband receive 1/2 of my state disability payments if I can no longer work for part of divorce settlement?

If Husband caused the disability due to his assault on you, then he won't be able to receive any funds.

Temporary spousal support for a (recently) unemployed spouse

The simple answer is yes your can but there are many other factors to be considered and you gave no facts to help in making a determination if a...

Should I go back to court? He's a bully, needing to always win.

Do not think that you are required for one minute that you should continue with having him as a minority partner. You could buy him out as per the...

Attorney fees and loss of money due to lengthy probate??

Extraordinary fees are not charged based on how long it takes to probate the estate but are based upon any work that an attorney will need to...

Can I file for legal separation as I don't want a divorce now. What implications will this have, how can I protect myself?

First he can't take away your retirement and if he works for a public entity he also has a retirement plan. As to separation yesyou can file for...

How will assets be split during a divorce in CA?

Community property is defined loosely as anything acquired during the marriage regardless of who income and regardless of name on title. There are...

How do I get inheritance my deceased wife left

If you have what would be community property claim to the inheritance, then you would need to probate her estate. But note that usually an...

What happens to a settlement awarded that my father was awarded after he died

How much was the total settlement? What was it for? Also whatever you father was awarded will be added to the value of his estate. If no Will,...

You dont get the option of electing your deceased spouses payments if you are divorced. A QDRO gives you y our value in the pension plan and that...