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Evans Law Group, APC

4.5
19 Reviews

  • Serving Waterford, CA and Stanislaus County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Attorney Anna R. Evans is a dedicated and compassionate attorney serving clients in Modesto, California, Stockton, Merced, Martinez, Vallejo and the surrounding areas, including... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersGeneral Practice, Family Law, and 18 more

Anna R. Evans
Divorce Lawyer
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Brunn & Flynn Attorneys

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  • Serving Waterford, CA and Stanislaus County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • "DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW"

  • Divorce LawyersArbitration & Mediation, Civil Litigation, and 79 more

Timothy Thomas Flynn
Senior Partner
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McKinley, Conger, Jolley & Galarneau, LLP

4.4
39 Reviews

  • Serving Waterford, CA and Stanislaus County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Trusted Across Generations, For Delivering Results

  • Divorce LawyersCivil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 80 more

John H. McKinley
Divorce Lawyer
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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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Commonly Asked Divorce Questions From Users Near You

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.

If I'm going through a divorce and husband wants me to sign off on truck title so he can get a loan, is this a bad idea?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
Probably not a good idea until there has been a division of the community property and community debt. Once the two of you have agreed on that in writing to be filed with the court, then it should be okay.
Probably not a good idea until there has been a division of the community property and community debt. Once the two of you have agreed on that in writing to be filed with the court, then it should be okay.
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What can I do if my divorce attorney has charged me $11,000 and nothing has really been done and I can’t afford to pay him anymore?

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Answered by attorney Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Office of Linda K. Frieder
Based on the situation, as long as trial is NOT within the next two weeks, you should go ahead an sign the Substitution of Attorney form. This for two reasons: 1. You are probably not happy with your current attorney & you can't afford to continue the relationship; and 2. The attorney can file a Motion to Be Relieved as counsel (the attorney will 90% of the time win) and the attorney can charge you for the time he/she spent writing and appearing at the hearing to to be relieved. So it is best you execute the form and look for a new attorney. You will be treated as representing yourself until you find a new one. Ask your current attorney for all the billing statements and your file. I sure another attorney will be happy to review the billing and let you know if the billing is reasonable or not. In the mean time, once you have your file from you current attorney, file a request to arbitrate the attorney's fees with the local bar association. If your in LA, it is the Los Angeles Bar Association. If your in OC, it will be the Orange County Bar Association. Each county has it's own Bar Association. They also have the Petitions to Arbitrate Attorney Fees form on their websites. If you feel you cannot represent yourself ( and I don't recommend you do ) look for a new attorney. Every attorney is different and they all have their own rates. Explain your situation to the attorneys you are interviewing. Check out the attorney's qualifications and experience. Most importantly, is to find an attorney with whom you can communicate and feel comfortable with. It makes a difference when you are going through a divorce.
Based on the situation, as long as trial is NOT within the next two weeks, you should go ahead an sign the Substitution of Attorney form. This for two reasons: 1. You are probably not happy with your current attorney & you can't afford to continue the relationship; and 2. The attorney can file a Motion to Be Relieved as counsel (the attorney will 90% of the time win) and the attorney can charge you for the time he/she spent writing and appearing at the hearing to to be relieved. So it is best you execute the form and look for a new attorney. You will be treated as representing yourself until you find a new one. Ask your current attorney for all the billing statements and your file. I sure another attorney will be happy to review the billing and let you know if the billing is reasonable or not. In the mean time, once you have your file from you current attorney, file a request to arbitrate the attorney's fees with the local bar association. If your in LA, it is the Los Angeles Bar Association. If your in OC, it will be the Orange County Bar Association. Each county has it's own Bar Association. They also have the Petitions to Arbitrate Attorney Fees form on their websites. If you feel you cannot represent yourself ( and I don't recommend you do ) look for a new attorney. Every attorney is different and they all have their own rates. Explain your situation to the attorneys you are interviewing. Check out the attorney's qualifications and experience. Most importantly, is to find an attorney with whom you can communicate and feel comfortable with. It makes a difference when you are going through a divorce.
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In California, does a man have to pay alimony if not legally separated?

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Answered by attorney Anne Barbara Howard (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
Alimony only has to be paid after it is court ordered but it can be ordered retroactive to the date the other side files for a hearing on alimony. However, if you pay something, you can ask the court to give you credit for what you pay. It looks better if you pay something towards your spouse's support if support would be ordered. Talk to an attorney about amount and duration.
Alimony only has to be paid after it is court ordered but it can be ordered retroactive to the date the other side files for a hearing on alimony. However, if you pay something, you can ask the court to give you credit for what you pay. It looks better if you pay something towards your spouse's support if support would be ordered. Talk to an attorney about amount and duration.
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