Are parties to a divorce obligated to at least discuss a settlement agreement before asking for court intervention?

In San Diego County the Court will not give you a settlement conference (which is mandatory before the Court will set a trial) without...

What can I do if my ex is trying to dispose of the equity in our home and my interest in his retirement?

Get an experienced family law attorney in your area to file a Petitioner for Joinder of the retirement funds. That will prevent them from...

I have some finacial quesions regarding marriage

Your immigration status would be irrelevant. The house and the debt against it are in your wife's name. After your marriage the debt holder can...

We went to our divorce trial in April. Their lawyer was suppose to do the final paper work. It's 4 months later and nothing.

I agree with my colleagues. If the other side's attorney hasn't prepared the paper work you will have to take the oar yourself. It may be...

NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT - DATE MARITAL STATUS TERMINATES 08/09/16 DOES THIS MEAN I AM STILL MARRIED? NOTICE OF

You were officially divorced 8/9/16 because your marital status terminated on that date as set forth in your Judgment. Yes you can get remarried....

If I was denied spousal support and divorce is complete but now my income has dropped can I file again for spousal support?

It is highly likely that were denied spousal support for more reasons that just the amount of income you make. The Court is required to consider a...

Is a school loan considered community debt in a divorce by california

It depends on what kind of loan he obtained to pay for his school. Generally federally back student loans are separate property because federal...

You are correct. An order instructing a person or entity that is not a party to the action or lawsuit is not enforceable. So if the pension or...

Do I have to give back the diamond from engagement ring that was a gift

California Civil Code Section 1590 requires that a gift in contemplation of marriage must be returned if the person receiving the gift refuses to...

How to go ahead with a default divorce?

As my colleague Mr. Benton stated it sounds like you are running up against the statute that allows the Court to dismiss a case for lack of...