In California, Divorce begins at the date of service. This means that the date of filing a divorce is not the beginning timeframe. A Divorce in California takes a minimum of 6 months and 1 day from the date of service. Service is the formal notification that a Divorce has been filed. Service is … Read more about Divorce Service in CA
When the Spouse does not Respond in a Divorce
In a divorce, a non-responsive spouse is often a good thing. This means that once a divorce is filed and the spouse is served, he/she does not file a response within the 30 day time period. As a result, the petitioner (or the attorney involved in the case) will enter a ‘default’. Once a ‘default’ is … Read more about When the Spouse does not Respond in a Divorce
Same Sex Divorce
Same sex couples may have filed for a 'domestic partnership' or they may have married. In the case of a domestic partnership, the process would begin with a termination of the partnership and would proceed as in a Divorce. When the partners are married, the dissolution of the marriage is the same … Read more about Same Sex Divorce
Your Choices When Served with Divorce
If you have been served with Divorce papers in Los Angeles County, you have also received the blank Response to Divorce paperwork. Does this mean you must respond? Here's some things to think about before you respond: Speak to an experienced Divorce Attorney to determine your legal rights and … Read more about Your Choices When Served with Divorce
