How do you list assets in a divorce?

How do you list assets in a divorce?

Your list of assets should include the following: Personal bank accounts, shared accounts, retirement accounts, and credit cards. Real estate properties, any vacation homes, income properties, and land.

Do you have to say your honor in court?

In most cases it is important to say “Yes, your honor” or “No, your honor.” Using “your honor” is the easiest way to show respect and avoid offending your judge. Remember, a judge can hold you in contempt of court, meaning they can give you a fine or even put you in jail for speaking disrespectfully.

How do I write a letter to the judge for leniency?

The letter should be short, no more than one page, but it needs to give specific details as to why you believe you deserve or need a lenient sentence. With specific examples, you can give the judge a clearer picture of your situation to make it easier for him or her to make a decision.

How do you ask a judge for more time?

File a declaration with the court asking for a continuance. It should say why you need the continuance. Explain how you can better present evidence in your case if you have more time. Explain some of what you want to tell the court, in case you do not get a continuance.

What happens if you miss your court date for a traffic ticket in California?

When you do not appear in court it is called a “failure to appear” (FTA). In addition, if you do not appear, a “civil assessment” of up to $300 may be added to your fine amount; you may be found guilty in absentia; your case may be referred for collection; or, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest.

What if I can’t make it to court?

Missing your court date If you miss a court date and a lawyer or agent does not attend for you, the judge or justice of the peace will likely order a bench warrant for your arrest. If this happens, you will be arrested and held for a bail hearing unless you are able to have the bench warrant cancelled.