How do I get a divorce from a different state?

Typically you file in your home state which is determined by where you have lived the six months prior to filing. So if you have been in CA for 6...

Palimony is an overused and rarely granted request of the Court. It was based on the famous Lee Marvin case and the legal basis was a loosely...

How can I go about getting a divorce without her taking everything

Since you are barely married a year it is likely that almost everything you own was yours prior to marriage , thus, your separate property. The...

A) Can I get my separate down payment back? b) For appreciation, can I claim more % in relation to down, or is it 50/50 split?

All property acquired during marriage, including inheritance, is presumed community property (CP). If you can definitively trace your inheritance...

We used a private mediator for child custody issues my financial position is different then it was 9 years can I ask for public

If your financial situation has changed significantly and you can demonstrate the change downward you can file a motion with the Court and request...

Can I still retrieve my money owed to me after person is retired?

If your ex spouse owes you money for a property division order in the Judgment and has not paid for the order, you can file a contempt motion...

Need divorce advice with a narcissistic, vindictive, verbally/physically abusive wife.

Violent and abusive behavior towards you, members of your family, or others that live in your home falls under the purview of domestic violence. ...

Is there anyway to recoup legal cost for false domestic violence restraining orders in California.

Family Code Section 6344(a) provides for a prevailing party in Domestic Violence cases to request fees, it is also at the Court's discretion based...

Is anything that my husband buys while we are still legally married considered community property during a divorce?

That used to be a simpler question in CA than it is today. Anything your husband purchases or acquires as debt or obligation after the date you or...

How do I deal with a father who is using visitation to harass me, I am the mother.

This is a classic custody and visitation problem for many parents. You need to document all of the behavior of the Father so that you have...

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