Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California

The only help of any value to you is a court order. You'll have to bring a motion in the old divorce case, or a new filing if necessary. Contact your divorce attorney, or a new one.

You posted your question under Appeals and Writs, but it really belongs under Family Law or Elder Law. If you re-submit it under one of those categories it will reach more lawyers with the relevant expertise.

Good luck.

I agree with Mr. Hoffman, I suggest you repost in family law. Most of the attorneys that answer that category will tell you to speak in person to a family lawyer, who will want to review the divorce file.