Can we get rid of the HELOC to dispose of the house prior to divorce?

Regarding the "lien strip" and bankruptcy, you need to consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Regarding divorce, If your home is your...

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As you posted in Sacramento, I assume your "home" is in that county. The Sacramento Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service number is ...

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Divorce

It's not simple the first time through it, but you can do it. This link will step you through the paperwork: http://www.ezlegalfile.org/ At...

How Much Weight Will the Court Give to three Teenagers' Wishes to Relocate With Mom Out of State? (From CA to WA)

I assume you have filed for a move-away order. The above answer correctly states that the focal issue is the best interests of the children. If...

My wife wants a divorce and I want us to go to counciling Since we live in California will the courts make us take counciling

If either party simply wants the dissolution and does not want to try marital counseling, the court cannot order the parties to try to work things...

Would we still be considered married in the eyes of IRS?

Yes, you are still legally married, until your judgment of dissolution is entered. But you should check with the IRS, a CPA or a tax preparer or...

At the age of 15 or 16, what can I do to convince a judge to give my opinion the maximum consideration in a custody battle?

The above answers are right on, but as you have written from Sacramento you should know the procedures in Sacramento Court (Placer is similar). If...

Wife will NOT divorce me!! HELP!!!

You should file your Response pronto, before she can dismiss the case. In your Response you will ask the court for dissolution, which will prevent...

Filling for a divorce

You have options. This link will step you through the paperwork: http://www.ezlegalfile.org/ At the Sacramento county family courthouse,...

My husband wants to adopt my child whom i had out of wedlock & had no contact with since.

Your husband need to file petitions for step-parent adoption and termination of the missing father's rights. Procedures will vary, depending on...