Mr. Cone is correct. By appearing (filing a Response) you have given the court the power to terminate the marriage. the issue of personal...

You have the answer on service at least as far as California is concerned. Here it is first to personally serve, not first to file. It is different...

I am really trying to figure out if it is necessary I found a new mediator now in case my ex decides to reopen case for anything

If your case is done you do not need to keep the mediator at all. If your judgment is filed with the court the case is concluded. If some motion to...

My wife receives monthy disability money from a private insurance company. We are going to get divorced. Am I entitled to 50%?

With what you have stated, it sounds like the insurance payments are your wife's separate property. Do talk to a lawyer though so they can get all...

Can I or should change a mediator even though Divorce is finished?...just in case my ex need to open case again....

If your case is done you do not need to keep the mediator at all. If your judgment is filed with the court the case is concluded. If some motion to...

Can an attorney serve the other party in a divorce with documents that have not been filed with the court?

This is a regular occurrence as the lawyer is also filing a proof of service, stating you were served, with the court at then time they are filing...

For a California Divorce attorney. Since Family code 4326 expired in January

The legislature is working to reinstate this state since it hit its "sunset" time. Expect to see a new statue to add this basis in the next few...

Is it worth insisting on the market value of my house in a divorce?

Take the time to review the net you receive from the tax free buy-out versus the net after a sale to a third party at the additional 6% of value....

I am petitioner to file for divorce , what forms need to be sign by respondent .

I am assuming you have filed your case and served the Respondent with the Summons, Petition and your Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure. (Other...

Home mortgage on a married couple but name on only one spouse,when if divorce, does other spouse have ownership?

Title is one indicia of character, community or separate, there are others and you need a qualified lawyer to help you analyze the facts. This...