Should I, or how do I, file a divorce answer in CA from MA?

If you have never been to California then California has no jurisdiction over you personally. You should file a motion to quash service and...

There is a lot going on, and you have not provided all the facts necessary to assist you. Where did you file for a protective order, and who...

The state court won't care about his legal status. However, if you seek support, he may seek to have substantial custody time.

Do I have any rights as far as my unborn child?

You don't have to wait for the child to be born to file a Parentage actions. I would file now. That way she will have to tell you when the baby...

Should I go to a family law ex-parte hearing if I was not given notice?

I would go. If she is willing to say things that are untrue, she could have said you were given notice, and the court will only have what she...

Can attorney keep funds he got from my ex-husband,s account ?

Your attorney is able to collect on the courts order, and one of those ways is through a wage garnishment.

A renter has signed a deed of trust with assignment of rents, with two separate parties. Is this valid in any way?

There is no enough information but he can't assign something he doesn't own.

What kind of case do I have? Where do I start?

There is a lot going on here. You need to get an attorney right away. If your ex has resources you can ask the Court to have him pay your...

my baby's dad wants to take my baby away from me but he has domestic violence with me?

50-50 is not taking your baby from you, it is looking for equal rights to his child. If he has purported domestic violence, then seek a DV...

Am i in trouble or getting scammed?

First don't talk about this to anyone. I would not allow the father, if it is her father to blackmail you, what's to stop him for asking for more...