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Law Offices of Mark L. Ranft

  • 215 W. Standley St., Ste. 6, Ukiah, CA 95482

The Law Offices of Philip M. Vannucci

  • 308 S. School St., Ukiah, CA 95482

Crump Bruchler & La Velle

  • 1175-C N. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453

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The Beacon Law Group

  • 107 W. Perkins St, Ste 9, Ukiah, CA 95482

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Ryan F. Perkins

  • 319 N. Main St., Ste. B, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

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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.

What are my rights to our home that I helped pay for if he put it in his mother's name?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
I would need more details in order to be able to answer your question. if the house was in his name alone it would be possible for him to potentially add his mother to the title. If there was no consideration for her interest, or all of these things to place while you were married, it is possible that in a divorce you may well have rights. Divorce courts are not constrained to the legal titling of properties.
I would need more details in order to be able to answer your question. if the house was in his name alone it would be possible for him to potentially add his mother to the title. If there was no consideration for her interest, or all of these things to place while you were married, it is possible that in a divorce you may well have rights. Divorce courts are not constrained to the legal titling of properties.
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Answered by attorney Sarah B. Russo (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Offices of Russo Prince
Yes, you have the right to request alimony, which is now called spousal support, based on the facts you have described.  However, I am a bit confused because if you are 57 now, you will not be 78 in 10 years...Moreover, you should know that in most cases ten years is considered a long-term marriage, which means that you may be entitled to spousal support for a lengthy period of time.  You do not describe what the situation is with your house, i.e. whether it was purchased during marriage, how much equity is in it, but presumably once you ask for spousal support he will no longer be willing to gift his share in the home to you.  You should consider meeting with an attorney in person to further discuss these issues.  
Yes, you have the right to request alimony, which is now called spousal support, based on the facts you have described.  However, I am a bit confused because if you are 57 now, you will not be 78 in 10 years...Moreover, you should know that in most cases ten years is considered a long-term marriage, which means that you may be entitled to spousal support for a lengthy period of time.  You do not describe what the situation is with your house, i.e. whether it was purchased during marriage, how much equity is in it, but presumably once you ask for spousal support he will no longer be willing to gift his share in the home to you.  You should consider meeting with an attorney in person to further discuss these issues.  
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Does mother pay child support

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Answered by attorney Rebecca A Rainwater (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
Both parents are required to support their children. Without a court order the mother is not ordered to pay support. The father needs to file a custody, visitation and child support action and ask the court to order mother to pay child support. Or the father may open a case with the Department of Child Support Services and they will handle obtaining an order for almost no cost. However, it will take them longer to get the order then if you hire an attorney or even if you try to do it yourself.
Both parents are required to support their children. Without a court order the mother is not ordered to pay support. The father needs to file a custody, visitation and child support action and ask the court to order mother to pay child support. Or the father may open a case with the Department of Child Support Services and they will handle obtaining an order for almost no cost. However, it will take them longer to get the order then if you hire an attorney or even if you try to do it yourself.
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