If I can't afford a lawyer and I am about to start a divorce, what do I do?

I agree with the suggestions of the other counsel that you go talk with the self help desk in your County. Whether you can afford to not hire an...

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I called CWS and the abuser is now trying to get me in trouble for a false report. The report is true. How can I protect myself?

It has been my experience that the nastiest and meanest people are the ones who are in fact guilty of what they have been accused of. The guilty...

I agree with the other counsel's advice. The Court cannot enter a bifurcated Judgment Terminating the Marital Status if there are un-joined...

Is it legal in California for ex to sell community property (high dollar vehicles) before a property settlement agreement?

I think that attorney Benton will prove correct. I would want to see if there were any intervening Court Orders that might have awarded the...

My wife and I have come to an agreement regarding our divorce, but we are unclear on what's next.

Alameda County can be difficult regarding the form of your Settlement. I agree with attorney Benton that you should prepare a Judgment and make...

Is it possible to have formed attorney client privilege with each of the opposing parties? and

I do not see how the duty to keep a client's statements confidential and the duty to fully inform a client of everything that may interest him/her...

You might consider preparing a proposed form FL-180 (Judgment) and FL-190 (Notice of Entry of Judgment), and having two envelopes with the proper...

Uncontest divorce. Both agree to spit asset outside court. Do i really have to list all the asset anyway?

It is almost always better to err on the side of disclosing too much than too little. How will you feel if later your ex comes back and claims...

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I am married after divorce. How do I notify court/ex ?

I agree with the comments made by other counsel with 1 exception: if you are receiving spousal support, then not advising the other party that you...

What does his court case mean? Will the judges September decision be final? Will I have a divorce hearing in Orange County too?

I agree with the other counsel. If you served him with the Legal Separation papers first, then you should be able to Quash his later filing. My...