In California, either spouse can seek dissolution of the marriage. Regardless of who starts the proceedings, both spouses have an equal right to the marital property and custody of any minor children.
Your first step is determining how you want to proceed. You have several options, including:
· Litigation – In most cases, each spouse chooses his or her own lawyer to represent him or her.
All communication is done through the lawyers. The court process can be long.
· Collaborative – Both parties and their lawyers work together to resolve all family issues by
productively reaching agreements that meet the interests of both parties.
· Mediation – Both parties attempt to reach an acceptable agreement with the assistance of a
professional mediator.
If you and your spouse are thinking about divorce and do not know how to proceed, contact an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney who will discuss your legal options and help you get over the legal hurdles that are currently in your life.
