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What is the Role of the Spouse in a California Divorce?

Some people are confused about the role of the spouse in a California Divorce.  Basically, you can still get divorced even if your spouse does not cooperate.  The courts require: a proof of service A proof of service means that … Continue reading

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Difficulties with Processing a California Divorce

Several people have emailed us with problems that they are having with the processing of their California Divorce.  Here’s what one person has explained: I have filed for Divorce in person and have received a case number, and that is … Continue reading

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Problems When Attempting to Finalize a California Divorce

Several prospective clients have contacted us after trying to finalize their Divorce using a variety of sources.  Some of the problems that these people have experienced are: One person stated that they had paid an online company a fee for the legal … Continue reading

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What is Community Property in a California Divorce?

California is a ‘community property‘state.  This means that once a couple marries and then acquires property in both names, that property is presumed to be shared 50/50 regardless of who pays for it or contributes to it. To what does ‘property‘ refer? real … Continue reading

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When You Are Served with a California Divorce, Don’t Run!

Some people try to avoid being served with a California Divorce.  The ‘respondent’ (the person being served with Divorce papers) may hide in his/ her residence and not answer the door or he/she may pretend to not be the person that he/she is.  These evasion … Continue reading

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