Do I serve my ex or his lawyer?

If you expect to get a default, serve your ex directly. Your ex has no attorney of record at the outset of a case. He would have to appear and...

How do I request part of my spouse's 401K on divorce response?

I agree with my colleague. You further can subpoena records from third parties (401K administrator, etc.) to verify the information. --...

How do I find out if husband was truthful on the Property Declaration and Income & Expense Declaration?

Use written discovery to him and subpoenas to third parties. If he is shown to be lying, seek sanctions at trial. -- http://richarddwyer.com

Parent takes kids to the UK, now after divorce, says they can't even speak to U.S. parent. Any legal action to take?

I agree with my colleague. But focus on getting the child custody order domestically first. Hire an international process server to give your...

You can file a motion for status only dissolution and have it heard after your case has been pending for six months. If granted, you will be...

My wife and I completed a chapter 7 Bankruptcy earlier this year, which included a home in Florida.

I agree with my colleague. Nonetheless, you need to alert your bankruptcy attorney immediately and have him or her inform the trustee. --...

How much alimoney will I have to pay in California?

Child support is your primary concern. You are obligated to support your child through age of majority (18 - through his high school class's...

Breach of Fiduciary Duty My significant other has been embroiled in a very divisive divorce after 38 yrs of marriage

It is a long term marriage (longer than 10 years) and your ex is clearly a victim of an ongoing breach of fiduciary duty. Keep in mind -- "his...

My son thought he was married but it turns out her final papers from her divorce was never filed. Does he need an annulment?

Yes, he does. Being "married" opens him up to many liabilities - including tax liabilities for her problematic reporting and spending. With an...

Stipulation in Marital settlement agreement concerning 3rd party

Brother definitely needs to sign the agreement, which should further provide that the brother will cooperate in escrow. (The agreement needs to...