I was divorced in 1994 from a 5 year marriage. I signed QDRO. ex wouldnt sign. I retired 3 years ago. Ex now wants pension /401

Seems the pension was essentially omitted from division, and it can now be included. It shouldnt stop you from receiving your benefits while this...

Do I need to respond to a summons/petition for divorce that was given to me on 12/11/12 by my wife that is date stamped 5/18/12

Yes. Its 30 days from date of service not date of filing. She cannot serve it, though. Nonetheless you should see a lawyer and decide how to respond.

After I've received a notice of entry of judgement, what happens next in the divorce process?

Go to the court and pay for a certified copy of the divorce judgment.

My ex and I always had 50/50 of our child in last 8 years of divorce. I moved and got reduced to 25% visitation.

Seems they are posturng with the preparation of the statement of decision now. I think I answered before. Post trial evaluations of s case are very...

When asking for child custody does it help when you ask for NOTHING from the other parent? No child support or anything?

Short and simple answer is "no". Your tying money or request for support to how a court decides custody is all wrong. They are independent. Poor...

Can I get an annulment after finding out that my husband is not a us citizen after getting married.

The fraud must go to the very essence of the marriage. Its possible, yes. Especially if this was a marriage solely intended to get his citizenship.

I might be sued soon in California, can I transfer my assets to my wife and then divorce?

Creditor can argue "fraudulent transfer" and seek reversal or simply go after wife's assets too.

Immigration divorce

As long as the marriage was "valid at inception"

You have to prove up your case in a "bare bones" and brief fashion, likely as an in pro per the court will ask questions to canvass the case...

Can large expenses on a hobby of one spouse such as horseback riding be reimbursable when divorcing?

Extravagant living expenses are not reimbursable. The property itself is valued at current market rates and divided often with an equalization...