Is their anything illegal in anyway to write to wife's divorce attorney & make an offer to not turn in wife and her adult kids

I agree with my colleague. Its call extortion.

How my property would be divided if we divorce?

You were given half the house subject to his separate property contribution towards the purchase. He has a right to reimbursement under family code...

Financial question with ex-husband

You don't owe him reimbursement for it.

Does info sent to the attorney count as being sent to parent when court order specifies how info is to be communicated?

Your attorney needs to write him a letter requesting the information if he does not have it or provide it to you so you can avoid going back to court.

If I understand your question correctly, you feel that the $500 child support was too much and you want to go back to court to try to reduce the...

I am not sure about the laws in Costa Rica. However, California does have jurisdiction over your divorce if you have resided in the State for six...

Can I buy a house before I file for a divorce?

Since the appellate court handed the Davis decision, it is unclear when the date of separation is unless you physically separated from your spouse,...

By California law there is some protection for the wife against her husband's request for divorce without a reason?

Unless he is mentally incompetent, he is entitled to a divorce if he so chooses. Consult with an experienced family law attorney.

Do I need to hire an attorney?

You should consult with an attorney to assist you. The attorney can decide if it is worth it to subpoena bank statements or possibly do a...

What qualifies for a restraining order?

This is probably not enough for a restraining order and the person must be served in order to obtain one.