Los Angeles Divorce Lawyers

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Most courts do not want to hear testimony from a minor.  However, in most custody cases evaluations take place and then the child can speak to the evaluator.  An evaluation is then prepared and submitted to the court for the hearing.
 

If you are involved in a contested divorce and your spouse has an attorney, it would be advisable that you have an attorney as well.  This doesn’t mean that you must have an attorney fully represent you.  An attorney who fully represents you for the case will usually charge a retainer of usually $3,000 to $5,000 plus based on an hourly of $250 to $500 plus.  This can be costly and may not be necessary.  Our courts have passed a law that allows for ‘limited scope’ representation in family law matters.  This means that you can hire an attorney to ful continue reading...

When you are served with divorce papers, it is important to get sound legal advice so that you know what your options are and how you should proceed.  If it is determined that you are in agreement with the issues stated in the papers, then you may not need to respond and you may simply sign the proof of service.  However, if it is determined that the issues stated are not in your best interest, then a response would need to be made within 30 days.  After a response is filed, you or your spouse can request a trial date.
 

You can file for divorce in California if have residency in California and file your taxes in California.  However, if your spouse lives in California, you can also file there even if you have residency in another state or country.  In addition, if you have a child who lives with your spouse in another state, you could (if it is in that state) still file for divorce in California but issues such as custody, visitation and support and real estate division would have to filed in that state.  But if you and your wife have a Marital Settlement Agreement prepared and signed which continue reading...

It is a good idea to get divorced if you have been separated.  You cannot remarry if you are not divorced.  If you have been separated and can prove separation then your finances generally are also separated.  This, however, may not always be the case.  You may have debts together from the time that you were married and living together.  You may also own property together.  Further, if you have children, you may have to make decisions regarding issues such as custody, visitation and support.  These issues would still be outstanding and would need to be add continue reading...