Will CAL Pers pay survivor benefits to a non member spouse after a divorce if ordered by the court?

With a 40 year marriage you have a right to CalPers Survivor Benefits. Look at their website. The problem that occurs is if your husband has...

An annulment requires your provide proof that is presented at trial with a Judge making a ruling. Divorce is no fault. If you don't want to be...

What are tax implications for business/divorce settlement?

The division of your community property assets is not a taxable event. Alimony which is called spousal support in California is taxable to the...

How does the date of separation affect community property governed by Qdros?

The portion of the retirement assets that is divided is the community portion which is that which was earned for the period between the date of...

Move forward with divorce

Mediation really only works if both parties are dedicated to settling. To many times one party will enter mediation with the intention of trying...

Do I own half of our house in event of a divorce?

I will try to help you understand the extent of your interest in the home but this is a very complex area of family law and you need an experienced...

How do I know if I have grounds to ask for full custody of my daughter?

It sounds like the father is neglectful and modification of the child sharing arrangement would be appropriate under the circumstances. Your...

Why should I have to pay for a lawyer to enforce orders on a divorce decree when Ialready paid for one to do my divorce?

As my colleagues have pointed out you can represent yourself and can use the self help office at your local Courthouse. Showing up at Court and...

Can the signature of one party be on a separate page of marital settlement agreement?

You should sign on the last page where your husband signed. Then the notary can attached a separate acknowledgment page. The Court will not...

Can i get a divorce or annulment if i haven't lived with spouse in over 4 years but still married through civil and church?

I agree with my colleagues that you don't qualify for an annulment of the marriage. You may file for a divorce and as my colleague answers...