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If I'm planning on divorcing my wife, would it be better to get a mediator or an attorney to represent me?

Given what you have written about and your desire to divorce your wife, I suggest that you retain an attorney to assist you in your endeavor. As to entitlement to your disability money, she is not und

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 5 months ago

What to do if my ex wants to take me back to court to revisit support?

Based upon what you have written you can appear in court on your own as your attorney in fact after you substitute out the attorney that drafted the opposition to the motion to revisit support. Howeve

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 5 months ago

If I'm in the process of getting a divorce, is it OK to open a seperate bank account or should I wait for the divorce to be finalized?

You should open up a separate account to protect yourself.  Any assets you had on the date of separation are most likely community property owned 50/50.  So, just keep in mind that if you mo

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 5 months ago

Can you file ex parte for spousal support modification on the grounds of medical needs?

In short, probably not.  Are you the payor or the payee?  Spousal support will be modified if there is a change related to incomes--but it would be an exceptional case (and probably a revers

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 5 months ago

Can the petitioner file for dissolution of marriage before the respondent responds to legal separation?

If the Petitioner already filed a petition for legal separation--and they seek to amend their petition to one for dissolution, they would need to file a request for order requesting the court allow th

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 5 months ago

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