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Divorcing after 2.5 years of marriage in CA. Is spouse entitled to any of my assets earned during that period?
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Answered on June 01, 2013
California is a community property state and one of the consequences of getting married is that the community is responsible for debts incurred to...
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In a divorce, is there an effect on alimony, child support, division of assets, etc... if the couple never lived as married?
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Answered on June 01, 2013
You are missing a lot of facts here, but if you had children with your spouse those children will cost you money to support and that will suggest...
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Gave up my career of 22yrs to support my husbands career overseas. Now no jobs. What r my chances for spousal support?
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Answered on June 01, 2013
For marriages that lasted less than ten years, the length of support will equal one half of the time. The court will take into account your...
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When a granddaughter is adopted by her grandmother, does the great grandmother then become a grandmother to that adopted child?
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Answered on May 31, 2013
This will come down to what the intent of the person who created the trust was. If the intent was for the trust to benefit a specific person, it...
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Should I keep my attorney? Or is she ripping me off?
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Answered on May 30, 2013
$20,000 sounds excessive for a divorce, unless you and your ex have a lot of assets and this is a case that requires a lot of discovery. As...
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Child Custody and Divorce Question?
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Answered on May 30, 2013
I agree with the previous answers. Here's a simplified explanation of the situation: when an unmarried woman gives birth to a child, or a married...
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Will the court award me money he spent on his affair from community property for the last two years prior to divorce filing date
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Answered on May 30, 2013
It depends on whether he used community property assets. If he can trace the money he spent on his affair to separate property funds then you will...
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How do I go about getting declarations from school and doctors about my ex's accusations on how I behave with him in meetings.
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Answered on May 30, 2013
You need to have teachers and doctors write declarations describing in detail your interactions with them when your husband is also present. This...
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What determines an official date of separation?
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Answered on May 30, 2013
The date of separation is whenever you can prove that one spouse intended to make a complete, final break (not just a temporary separation), with...
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How do I fight joint and physical custody? What do I need to build a strong case?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
As far as legal custody goes, unless the non-custodial parent is abusive or the parents are completely unable to get along enough to make decisions...
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