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I am representing myself in divorce case. Why is wife's lawyer insisting on joint appraisal using a specific appraiser?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
A joint appraiser is a "neutral" expert who provides information to the Court. A neutral doesn't take sides. Otherwise, each party has the right...
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Must both parties sign an agreement for the court to bifurcate the divorce or can the attorney agree for the client?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
I am assuming your are talking about a bifurcation of the marital status. The parties can enter into a stipulation for bifurcation of the marital...
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My wife is threatening me, if I file for divorce?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
California is a "no fault" state. This means you can have your marriage dissolved without proof of any fault of either spouse. The Court won't...
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What is DOS in relation to property declaration submitted my husband to the divorce court ?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
DOS is an acronym for "Date of Separation". We attorneys use lots of acronyms as short cuts or to file in information in the tiny boxes on the...
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Can I request the court to sanction my husband's attorney since she refuses to provide husband's disclosures and defies orders?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
Perhaps the filing a Family Code Section 271 request for attorneys fees and sanctions in connection with the frustration of settlement and breach...
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If community and separate property are damaged by the other party, are they responsible for the loss in value?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
My colleagues comment that your Wife has a fiduciary duty to protect community property is correct. The problem is that you are 1) going to have...
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Any family law attorneys in Torrance, California who have a kind heart?
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Answered on August 16, 2016
Most family law attorneys are small businesses and have high expenses to pay including keeping a full time staff paid. It makes it difficult to...
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What happens if (I) Plaintiff dont attend the Family Law Non-Jury Trial which is next week in Alameda county, CA
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Answered on August 14, 2016
If you don't appear your husband is likely to get the distribution that he wants, You need an experienced family law attorney in your area to help...
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Received a "Notice of Family Centered Case Resolution Conference" for AUG 25, 2016
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Answered on August 14, 2016
If it has been 4 years ago that you filed a Petition it sounds like the attorney you hired didn't obtain a Judgment for you. I agree with my...
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Can I name my lottery winnings with my three adult kids and myself? In this case my husband will get only one half of my share ?
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Answered on August 14, 2016
The issue is what was the source of the funds used to purchase the lottery ticket. If you are married and not separated (still living together)...