How do I get a divorce without paying an arm and leg for a lawyer I can’t afford one?

This is a common question, as you might imagine. But it is not limited to professional services. If you have no money, how do you hire a lawyer?...

What are the consequences of not refinancing my house and giving ex his half?

I am a California lawyer and not familiar with Arizona law. You should consult a good Arizona family law lawyer. Generally, if you and your new...

Yes, unless you wish to keep it, refinance (to get her name of any mortgage), and you have (or can borrow) the necessary funds to pay her half the...

I need an Attorney to help me get My Ex husbands Pension that was Awarded to Me in Our Divorce.?

You'd better hurry! You will likely need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), and if your QDRO doesn't get to the pension plan...

Do I have to go to the same court house?

Your question does not indicate what problem the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is having with your order. Military retirement...

Power of attorney?

A power of attorney is simply a document your mother uses to give you whatever authority is indicated in the document, to act on her behalf. It...

What should my brother in-law do?

State law may provide alternate forms of personal service. For example, here in California papers can be left with another adult who occupies the...

Some courts do require recycled paper, but that is easy to buy in any office supply store, and I seriously doubt anybody is checking for the...

How can I have my ex girlfriend removed from property deed?

If your son and his girlfriend were not married to one another, this is not a divorce or family law issue. It's a real estate issue. Your son...

Can you fill out paperwork to get a divorce without a lawyer?

The law allows people to represent themselves, but it's usually a bad idea - "penny wise and pound foolish", as they say. If your husband wants...