If I am dealing with a legal matter outside my home state, i.e. In another state, should I get a lawyer from that state?

They should be licensed in the State you are dealing with. There may be some in your area that are.

Judge ordered me to place an ad on a newspaper for the summons for the divorce

The waiting period is six moths. There us no way to speed it up...

Nothing prevents you from going to the a Agency in the State where you were born and get your own birth certificate. You can apply for a duplicate...

How would I attempt to file for my 50% of my husbands calif state pers retirement system because legally we are still married .

17 years and no final divorce? The court papers you refer to have no value since it was not completed. You get to start over. I don't know how long...

If I co signed how long do I have to change my mind abd cancel it?

You signed. You are now a do-signor until debt is paid, it will be a breach of contract... The time to change your mind was before you signed it.

If one of my causes of action that was dismissed on Summary judgment was violation of UNRUH, would I on appeal have to serve

We don't know enough to comment however I doubt one of your causes of action was actually a violation of 17209 since that tells you to notify the...

Do I have to get a divorce in Germany or can I get one in the states? Where is easier or cheaper?

You can file in Washington if you meet the residency requirements. I would recommend you meet with a a WA attorney. Your base legal office will...

My Wife's credit cards will affect me?

To get down to the bottom line pay the bills or divorce her. can you stop her from spending on the credit card probably not unless she really lacks...

Lost rights to a government id card

The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) addresses your issues. You need to meet the 20/20/20 rule. Does not seem you meet it...

Do I need a civil lawyer?

You are in Ohio, I would suggest you need to contact an Ohio Family Law attorney to start. In California where I practice there are specific laws...