California is a community property state for Divorce. This means that community property, i.e. assets that are purchased from the date of marriage to the date of separation, are equally divided between husband and wife. However, this is not as simple as it sounds. Disputes can arise for a … Read more about Community Property in a CA Divorce
How to get Child Support Right Away
In California, many people file for Child Support with the Child Support Services office. This is a free service. However, due to the large number of people requesting Child Support--it often takes much longer to get the support. It could take over a year! It is much faster to request Child … Read more about How to get Child Support Right Away
Correct Service for a CA Divorce
The service of a California Divorce must be performed correctly or the other party could claim 'improper service' and the party would have to be served all over again. Here are the different ways that service can be made: Service by Mail: if the other party is cooperative service can be made … Read more about Correct Service for a CA Divorce
Problems with a Default Divorce
A default Divorce occurs when the respondent is served and does not respond. Once the 30 day wait period has passed, the petitioner can enter a default and complete the Divorce either by filing the remaining documents or by appearing at a default hearing. A default hearing is usually needed when … Read more about Problems with a Default Divorce
The Truth about Spousal Support
Spousal support works both ways i.e. either spouse can be awarded spousal support. The award is either temporary and/or permanent. When the parties are in agreement, one of our Family Law Lawyers will prepare an agreement that states the amount of spousal support that will be paid each month and … Read more about The Truth about Spousal Support
How to get a Quick California Divorce
Many people want a quick Divorce in California. They may want to remarry or they may have other reasons to finalize the Divorce quickly . There are 2 options for a quick Divorce: A Divorce in CA takes a minimum of 6 months & 1 day from the date of service--this is the quickest time … Read more about How to get a Quick California Divorce
Divorce & Leaving the Communal Home in California
In California, if one spouse, 'the petitioner', files for Divorce, does the other spouse, 'the respondent', have to leave the communal home? The simple answer is 'NO'. The 'respondent' has a choice: to voluntarily leave the home to stay in the home to file a restraining order if there is … Read more about Divorce & Leaving the Communal Home in California
How to Find an Affordable California Divorce
Divorce in California can be affordable! An affordable Divorce would have the following characteristics: would involve an experienced Divorce Lawyer would offer a flat fee so you know exactly how much you will spend will explain the services that are being offered for the price An … Read more about How to Find an Affordable California Divorce
