Estranged husband sold community property stock and forged my name on checks to cash them

If the divorce is not finalized, you will need an attorney to get credit for your share of such stocks in the division of all property.

Never lived with my wife, still live with ex-wife; do we qualify for an annulment?

Agree you need to talk to counsel, but sometimes a divorce is easier than annulment...may not need a court hearing, etc..

I was married in 1992 however, wife never lived with me and now is filing for divorce which I do not oppose. Need I respond?

If the day of sdeparation listed on her pleadings was , say, one day....you may neded to do nothing....If she listed a day of separation years...

Am I divorced?

Need more info, name, case#, county, etc.........

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If I am considering filing for divorce (northern california), what steps do I need to take to protect myself and my children?

You need a full consultation with attorney. Most, like myself will give you a free in office consultation to discuss all details of your case. Call...

Do I need to file a motion to dismiss?

Quash refers to the service of summons, although court may also dismiss case. Just proceed with your case.

Does income discrepancy enter into the picture during divorce

The answer to your question is basically no.......support is set based on a computer schedule called "Dissomaster" and other factors set forth in...

Need more info...,,To be sure, have an attorney look it up on line...call with your name and case number

Is it legal for my ex to respond to the divorce papers 4 years later?

As long as no default was filed, a response can be filed even years later..see an attorney to finalize divorce correctly.

Wife wants divorce. Does husband have any right to expenditures to improve house during 8 year marriage

A big YES....,,,,at a minimum, half of all community funds...,,,but maybe more.,,,call for a free consultation ASAP...,