Although Divorce is never easy, it can be made easier if you understand how a California Divorce works. Basically, there are 3 types of Divorces: Default Divorces (the respondent does not respond); there are 2 types: defaults with issues or defaults without issues Uncontested Divorces (the … Read more about Easy California Divorce
A California Divorce with Property
If husband and wife, in a California Divorce, have acquired property during the marriage and before their separation date, then the property is usually subject to community property laws. The term 'property' means: physical property such as a house or condominium retirement plans such as a … Read more about A California Divorce with Property
A California Divorce with Children
The majority of Divorces in California are those that involve children. The challenge in these Divorces is to agree on a parenting schedule as well as a support plan. The issues of custody, visitation and support can be agreed upon by a Marital Settlement Agreement or a Stipulated … Read more about A California Divorce with Children
Protect Your Legal Rights
It is easy to 'protect your legal rights' in the California courts. This just means that you speak with an experienced Attorney when you are served with a legal document or summoned to court on an issue (such as a Restraining Order), or when circumstances warrant a consultation with an Estate … Read more about Protect Your Legal Rights
Legal Separation in California
A Legal Separation is not required in order to file for Divorce in California. In addition, California Divorce laws do not require parties to be separated for a period of time in order to file for Divorce. California Divorce laws do require a 'date of separation' and that is the date that the … Read more about Legal Separation in California
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 attempts are futile and frankly … Read more about When You Are Served with a California Divorce, Don’t Run!
The Goal of a California Divorce is the Judgment
Many people forget that filing a Divorce in California is only the first step. The next step is to serve and then to wait the necessary 30 days and then do whatever is necessary to complete the Divorce. The Divorce is not finalized until the parties receive the stamped judgment from the court with … Read more about The Goal of a California Divorce is the Judgment
How Important is Service in a California Divorce?
Simply put, service is extremely important in a California Divorce! If service is done incorrectly, the courts will reject it. Remember, a Divorce in California takes a minimum of 6 months and 1 day from the date of service. If service is not done correctly, the time period for the Divorce does … Read more about How Important is Service in a California Divorce?
