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Divorce
California
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In most cases the community does not have a right to reimbursement. The exception is if it is proven that the obligor spouse had a separate estate... Read More
No. You need to get the divorce judgment pushed back. File a motion with the court for a "nunc pro tunc" judgment. You will probably need a... Read More
No. On those facts the new marriage was void ab initio. Other rights may or may not have accrued; you should consult with a family law specialist... Read More
Check with the court where the divorce was filed.
The filing date is still good.
You can separate by moving out of the house you share with your spouse. That will be the date of separation. You can file for a divorce or legal... Read More
Not legally. If he remarries without first getting a divorce from you, he is committing bigamy and his new marriage is invalid.
If there are community properties that were not mentioned in the Judgment and not mentioned on court declarations, then you may able to ask the court... Read More
It could mean that the judgment was entered. You would need to post your case number or review the status in more detail.
In most jurisdictions, you must have a divorce judgment entered and final before you can marry again. This is certainly the law in California. It... Read More
You generally must file for the divorce in the State where you presently reside.
No. Gifts and inheritances are separate property and not to be divided in a divorce.
Please expand your question. I don't know what you are asking.
In California, it takes 180 days from the day the other side is served with papers.
A uncontest divorce means that you and your wife are in agreement and have resolved any issues. A contested divorce means that you do not agree and... Read More
If you believe that your marriage was based on fraud then yes you can and should file a nullity of marriage asap.
Yes, you can if you know where he works or banks.
You would file a Response to the Petition. It is on or before 30 days from the date you are served the Petition. You can hire a lawyer, or do the... Read More
Nothing would prevent the filing. However, you can either request that the second filed case be dismissed or that it be consolidated (joined... Read More
California would have jurisdiction over the marital status. You would have to look at where the parties where living at the time assets where... Read More
He is supposed to pay no matter where you are living until you remarry or pass away.
You file a response requesting divorce instead of legal separation.
It sounds like you should file for divorce as soon as possible, request sole custody, and that you be awarded the home.
If you are married anywhere in the world it is illegal to marry again without first getting divorced from the first marriage. It is called bigamy.