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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

The house mortgage and deed and all bills are in my name husband has no bank account and we have a 5 year old child is he entitled to the house?

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Answered by attorney Julie Anne Ringquist (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Office of Julie A. Ringquist
In California, property and money used to acquire property are community in nature. Generally all assets and debts acquired during the marriage should be divided equally. However, if the house was bought by one party before the marriage, but then payments were made on the home during the marriage, it is mixed community property and separate property and you will need to consult with a professional to figure out what portion of the property is your separate pre-marital property, and what portion is community property (half yours). Also, the form of the title is a factor in determining if the owners meant for the entire property to be separate property, so there may be an argument here that you both agreed during the marriage that the property is yours alone and put it into your name alone for that reason. Be aware this can be difficult to prove if he argues against it.
In California, property and money used to acquire property are community in nature. Generally all assets and debts acquired during the marriage should be divided equally. However, if the house was bought by one party before the marriage, but then payments were made on the home during the marriage, it is mixed community property and separate property and you will need to consult with a professional to figure out what portion of the property is your separate pre-marital property, and what portion is community property (half yours). Also, the form of the title is a factor in determining if the owners meant for the entire property to be separate property, so there may be an argument here that you both agreed during the marriage that the property is yours alone and put it into your name alone for that reason. Be aware this can be difficult to prove if he argues against it.
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How do I find out if I am legally married?

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Answered by attorney Rebecca A Rainwater (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
Check your court's online access. Most allow you to check by name. Or, you can go the the court clerk's office.
Check your court's online access. Most allow you to check by name. Or, you can go the the court clerk's office.

Is my current marriage valid if my divorce was never finalized?

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Answered by attorney Thomas Daniel Nares (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Thomas D Nares, APC
Your current marriage is known as a void marriage. You can divorce your first husband and remarry your current husband after the first divorce is final. Then there are issues as to whether what was acquired during your second marriage but prior to remarriage is community property. These are known as issues having to do with "putative spouse" status. An experienced family law attorney can help you with this.
Your current marriage is known as a void marriage. You can divorce your first husband and remarry your current husband after the first divorce is final. Then there are issues as to whether what was acquired during your second marriage but prior to remarriage is community property. These are known as issues having to do with "putative spouse" status. An experienced family law attorney can help you with this.
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