California is a pure 'no fault' state and as such does not require 'grounds' for Divorce. In addition it does not require that the parties live separately for a period of time in order to file for Divorce. 'Fault' in Divorce means that someone is at fault for the breakdown of the marriage and … Read more about Grounds for Divorce in California
The Healthcare Issue in a Divorce with Children
Healthcare is an issue in a Divorce with children. By providing health insurance for children, families can avoid potential catastrophic healthcare costs. Approximately two-thirds of bankruptcies involve healthcare associated debt. In addition, the effect of Divorce on children can be minimized … Read more about The Healthcare Issue in a Divorce with Children
Easy California Divorce
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 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
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!
How to Change Child Custody, Visitation and Support
If there is an existing action such as a Divorce, Legal Separation or Paternity Action, you may file an Order to Show Cause for temporary orders for child custody, visitation and support. These orders can be modified at the Divorce, Legal Separation or Paternity Action trial or by subsequent Orders … Read more about How to Change Child Custody, Visitation and Support
How Do I Get Child Support?
There are several ways to request Child Support: file a Petition to establish child custody, visitation and support if married file a Divorce or Legal Separation and then file an Order to Show Cause for temporary child support if married file a Department of Child Services support case … Read more about How Do I Get Child Support?
What is a Publication Divorce?
A Publication Divorce is needed when a person wishes to divorce his/her spouse but does not know where the spouse lives or works. Once the divorce is filed, the spouse must be served. The California courts have created a way to handle service on a spouse whose whereabouts is unknown. This … Read more about What is a Publication Divorce?
