The father of my 10 year old daughter forced her to drink alcohol during Christmas vacation. Sadly this is not the first time..

My colleagues questions are important because there are many factors that need to be considered and many questions that need to be answered before...

When you have let credit card debt go to the point you are sued, is that the best time to negotiate the debt or is it better to

My two cents: Based on my professional experience, I have seen creditors settle debts for pennies on the dollar AND take installment payments over...

In CA, does transferring money earned during marriage into separate brokerage acct "transmute" the whole acct to comm property?

You are asking one of the more complicated questions in law -- transmutation of assets. I strongly recommend you speak to an attorney about this...

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Shall I file bankruptcy to wipe out second mortgage?

Let me add another layer to this matter. There are other options beside bankruptcy--especially if a person is insolvent. For instance, if a...

Can I apply for citizenship even if Im separated with my husband but we are not file divorce.

There are a lot of facts that you don't provide; so I am unable to answer any further, except to say that I recommend you also speak with an...

Divorce / Mortgage Question

As an attorney who practices in both areas of law in California ("divorce and mortgage"I agree with my colleague that there is no conflict. The...

Where can I obtain a copy of my divorce papers? is my divorce final yet

Please clarify what you mean by "We already signed & filled the Divorce Papers." For instance, did you and your spouse file a Petition for...

I am getting a divorce and requesting full custody of my children

You can negotiate custody issues and spousal suport issue, but not child support issues. By law, he is required to pay child child support. Both...

I lived with my wife for 12 years, only 2 years legally married. Is she entitled to spousal support. We are California residents

Spousal support is not mandatory. In a nutshell, if she can prove she NEEDS it and also proves you have the ABILITY to pay, then she can make a...

I didn't file a response when served court papers. How long until they attach my wages?

The better question to ask is this: "Can they garnish my wages?" In certain situations, if a consumer submits a TIMELY Claim of Exemption form...