Married 1998 l. Husband worked. I was house wife. Is there any benefits of his I lawfully can ask for

Yes, he can divorce you if he wants and in California he doesn't need any reason to divorce you or even your participation. As far as your rights...

What are my next steps?

You need to look up your case on the court website for the court where it was filed, and see if she went through finishing the divorce without you...

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Can I get finical support when I start VAWA?

As far as VAWA, that is an immigration issue separate from divorce and you need to consult with an immigration lawyer. There might be options for...

My ex owes $79,760 in back child support and my daughter is over the age of 18 what if any is my legal recourse in enforcing ord

Yes, it is called filing for contempt. You will need a lawyer to assist you,

Is a FL-160 still needed with a marital separation agreement?

In addition to the other answers provided, I assume one of you has filed for divorce, and the other has responded.... You cannot waive the service...

parenting plan for unmarried mother

No, you cannot do that in your parenting plan. If you want to do anything about when you pass away, you need estate planning documents that...

The other two answers are completely correct. A birth certificate carries less legal weight than custody orders in the situation you describe. A...

How does child care work?

No, your ex husband does not generally have a say who watches your kids during your time. The exception would be if your husband had reason to...

Looking for my daughter

You should try to contact whatever "system" took her away from you 30 years ago and see what information they can give you. Hiring a lawyer might...

Of course they can. Why would you not want them to? If you want to protect your child, do everything CPS asks. If you refuse or are difficult at...