You need to know about Watts charges and Epstein credits. These are court cases that explain reimbursement rights related to use of the community...

Meaning of "Notice-Entry-Default?" Am I legally divorced?

No, you are not divorced. You have received a default, which you can use to set a prove up hearing and get a divorce. However, you need to do some...

Implications to dismissing a divorce complaint after death.

The parties were no no longer married, by operation of law, once the death occurred. There was no need to dismiss the divorce, or file any...

I have filed for divorce with the state of California.

Your mail service is probably not effective. You should serve her personally (through a person over 18, not a party to this action). In California,...

Does California recognize my divorce and settlements?

Yes, it is legal. Yes, the order to pay still stands.

Watts and Epstein credits in a divorce trial

This is an interesting question. Watts credits-charging a party the fair market rental value for their exclusive use of a community property...

Separation VS Divorce.

Filing for a separation can establish a date of separation. That can determine the length of marriage for alimony purposes. If you reconcile, even...

Married 23 years. no kids. no assets. no debts. no property...nothing...i am divorcing her without a lawyer and need help

Long term marriage, you didn't state your income and how it compares to yours. If it exceeds her disability, you could be paying her spousal...

Can I get a final judgment in my 5 year California divorce if the petitioner does not follow legal proceedings?

Setting the matter for trial was a good idea. However, if it is truly noticed as a status only finalization (which would be rare unless up you...

Divorce and auto's

Generally, the debt follows the asset. A court has the power to order, temporarily, the other party to make the payment for a short time. Resolving...