Auberry, CA Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

There is much more to do to obtain a divorce than just file a paper. You can research the status of the case if you have the case number. You should obtain a copy of the Petition. You can move the case forward yourself or start a new case.

Whether your marriage is valid is determined by whether or not your husband obtained a divorce in his first marriage. If he did not obtain a divorce, there is a good chance that your marriage to him is not valid, depending on your state's laws. You should get a court to determine that, though, otherwise you may have difficulty with any property or debt issues if you share things in both of your names.

First things first: retain an experienced family law attorney in your geographical area. Such a person can review lots more facts than can be covered hereand the answer to your question is likely to be both fact-driven, and dependent on the practices of the judges in your county. Generally, in Wisconsin and other community property states, you are each presumed to be entitled to one-half of the marital estatewhich means the property and debt you acquired since the date of the marriage. You may have separate or individual property, which you acquired before the marriage, or which was given to you (or inherited by you) at any time. But I am sure you need much more detail. Find a good lawyer: it's generally worth the investment.