Domestic Violence cases are handled a little differently than a lot of other family cases, since there is a violence factor involved in the case. This being the case, when a domestic violence case is going to go to court, the court will first hold a hearing in order to determine whether or not… Continue reading →
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How long before divorce is final?
Every divorce in California begins with filing a divorce petition. Once the petition is filed, it must be personally served to the other spouse. This occurs regardless of whether both parties agreed to the divorce or not. The party who is served the papers is the respondent. He or she has 30 days to file… Continue reading →
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