With most pension plans the plan Administrator must be made a party to the case. This is procedure is called a Joinder. If the pension plan is...

When I got a divorce settlement from my exhusband, I was told that I would have lifetime support of $850 monthly?

Yes. His obligation to pay spousal support ceases with the remarriage of the spouse receiving support by operation of law. Therefore, it is not...

What is my legal financial or fiduciary responsibility?

I can't tell you if you are protected by the Post Marital Agreement without reviewing the entire agreement. If the Post Marital Agreement does not...

My husband had his deed of trust made before we ever met and got married.

A deed of trust is like a mortgage on real property. Do you mean a Living Trust? Which is sort of like a will. If so he should be updating it...

If your plan administer has given you a sample QDRO they will likely be looking for a separate order. You can submit the separate order (QDRO)...

Your responsibility to keep him on your health insurance does not end until your marital status actually terminates. There is a six month waiting...

Can I file a legal separation in California if my spouse is in Hawaii?

No. You have to meet the residency requirements here before you file for a legal separation. It is probably better to file in Hawaii because you...

Can I file a legal separation where I no longer live in?

In California if your spouse meets the requirements for residency the spouse not having residency can file for divorce. You will need to check...

California law allows you to keep the ring if he breaks off the marriage. He would have to sue you for the return of the ring. I would say that...

I have legally separated for 17 years. Will it be difficult and costly to get divorced?

Do you have a Judgment for legal separation? You will need to obtain a Judgment terminating the marital status in that case. If you do not have...