The court will divide the property based on the actual value at the time of trial, which usually means an appraiser or two will testify as to their...

Community property in Ca? I know is 'equally owned',but is how the cash is spent, saved, or depts incurred important at divorce?

While you were married, the law presumes that you and your spouse were in a special kind of partnership known as "the community." You share...

Fast answer, NO, do not try to bargain with the attorney yet. For lay persons, bargaining with lawyers is like bringing a knife to a gunfight, and...

Can VA disability be considered a community asset in divorce?

The VA benefits are intended to replace ongoing income that is lost because of the disability. They belong only to the veteran. The benefits do...

How do I start divorce proceedings to a spouse living abroad?

First, you can always change your marital status in the place of your residence, no matter where your spouse lives. California will accept...

Divorce docs are filed, but 6-months+1-day has not passed yet. How can I stop divorce if we reconcile?

Your judgment was entered, so the case is closed as far as the court is concerned. There is no easy way to change that, and your best move is to...

It may or may not be legal, depending on what happened, but it is certainly a very bad idea for your children to be put in that situation. You...

My mother and father were divorced. And I am the only child am I the next of kin in California law , there is no will?

You are the sole heir. If you are an adult, you should be managing his affairs. See...

Can I file for garnishment of wages?

If you are not on any public assistance, then you have kept the right to collect support. You can file an OSC re Contempt yourself, but when you...

Child support and ordered to file fl150??

The judge needs some information to make a support decision, so you have to provide some information, even if he does not. You can estimate his...