Legal Question in Family Law in California

how to finish my divorce

November 2007 , my hopefully soon to be ex wife, and I hashed out the custody, support etc. Both our lawyers were present, we all signed it, and the we were going to get the final judgment from the judge , well the judge had to go to lunch. The lawyers said they would prepare the docs, and have them filed for the final judgment, I waited around for about 3 weeks, then called my attorney, he informed me that opposing council refused to finsh her paper work, because her client my ex, had not paid her. So here I am months later, I paid my lawyer the thousands he demanded, and cant get divorced. My attorney wants more money to prepare the documents needed to finalize my divorce . Does anyone know if I can do the document preparation myself, and what the documents are. My attorney subed out .So I dont have to do a substitution. And the signed resolution was filed .


Asked on 5/03/08, 7:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: how to finish my divorce

You need to the judgment form and final disclosure form. After you get the file go to an attorney ...for a flat fee...get everything finalized.

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Answered on 5/05/08, 12:20 pm
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: how to finish my divorce

Tell your ex to get her files from the attorney. When a client fires an attorney, even if the client owes money to the attorney, the attorney is required to turn over the files. If the attorney doesn't turn over the files, your spouse should file a report with the local bar association or with the State bar.

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Answered on 5/03/08, 9:01 pm


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