What do I need to do to collect a debt owed to me from my ex wife?

If you have that $15,000 obligation in a Judgment of Dissolution, you have a variety of enforcement methods available to you: contempt, wage...

How long does a person have to final perjury or fraud charges in a divorce thats already final in the state of california

Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 473, she can move to set aside the judgment under various grounds for up to 6 months after entry of judgment....

If a person is married prior to purchasing a home and a Grant Deed is signed will the person who signed off be able to receive

If the home was purchased during marriage, it is community property regardless of how title is held. Merely presenting the grant deed in court...

I have been receiving alimony ($800.00 a month) since my divorce in 1997. This alimony is court a order until death or marriage

You should at least consult with an attorney. Though he has lost his employment, he still apparently has a retirement income - you said he is...

Shpuld i Adopt my fiancés daughter?

I am sorry to say that no, she cannot terminate her rights that easily. You would have to be married to the child's father for at least a year,...

We recently did a step parent adoption, the bio dad is asking for child support back from the date he signed the paper .......

His obligation to support the child did not cease until the court granted the Adoption Petition and made you the new dad. He cannot expect to...

Our divorce is not over yet, but I just heard that he just married his new girlfriend. Is that legal?

First, that marriage is not legal and has no affect on your case unless you are the high wage earner in the marriage... then it's a good argument...

What is the easiest way to solve my problem. I have virtually no money.

You refer to him as your "partner;" I am hoping, for your sake, that this means you were registered domestic partners. That would mean you have a...

How do obtain a legal order regarding community property?

This seems like a simple question, but the answer isn't simple. If he was injured, and the two of you filed a lawsuit, then it is likely that...

There are a number of statutes under which you can bring a Motion to Set Aside Judgment. However, that can be expensive, and it's a technical...