In addition to emotional pain and financial stress, ending a marriage is legally a complex situation. California gives individuals other options instead of divorce. These include a legal separation or annulment, depending on your circumstances. In California, there are no-fault laws regarding divorce. This allows a person to file for divorce without showing that one… Continue reading →
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Divorce and splitting up property
Divorce can be a difficult time for all involved. Coming in behind child custody and alimony issues is deciding on who gets what from the marriage. California is a community property state, which means that all community property will be divided equally in a divorce. Community property includes: · Real estate · Vehicles – cars,… Continue reading →
Divorce and property
In a marriage, all of your property is divided into two categories: real and personal. Real property includes your home and any land you own. Personal property is everything else, such as furniture, financial accounts, clothing, art and even knick-knacks on the shelves. All of your property can be referred to as your marital estate…. Continue reading →
Divorce rights
Every divorced couple is entitled to legal rights during the process and after the divorce is final. First off, it allows a spouse to file for a divorce on the basis of certain incompatible issues – better known as ‘grounds for divorce’. In California, both spouses have rights on the property and assets acquired during… Continue reading →
Were you married more than 10 years?
California is one of the few states where a person can benefit in spousal support payments if they have been married for more than ten years. The spouse earning less income has the right to receive alimony for however long and as long as the paying spouse can pay it. Although few do, it is… Continue reading →
Child support
Do you need legal assistance with child support? The state of California takes into consideration both parents’ income in order to assess child support payments. There are certain factors that affect payments, including: · Child custody · Parenting time · Financial obligation to a previous or new marriage · Health care costs · Child’s education… Continue reading →
Property Division
California is a community property state. Community property includes all property and debt acquired by the couple from the date of their marriage until the marital cut-off date. This includes all real estate, household goods, automobiles, boats, jewelry, etc. Property division and marital debt issues are settled by a signed Final Judgment of Dissolution of… Continue reading →
Domestic violence and protective orders
California takes domestic violence issues very seriously. Both the accused and the alleged victim have rights that need to be protected. If there is a real threat of harm, a court will issue a protective or restraining order. In most cases, claims of domestic violence are true, however, sometimes claims have no merit and are… Continue reading →
What are the requirements for filing for a divorce?
In order to file for dissolution of a marriage in California, residency requirements must be met. According to California Family Code Section 297, the couple is not allowed to file papers unless one of the parties has been a resident of California for at least six months and has lived in the county where the… Continue reading →
California marriage licenses
The State of California issues two different types of marriage licenses. 1. A public marriage license requires the individual to be at least 18 years of age. If he or she is not, they must get written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian. In addition, permission from a California Superior Court Judge… Continue reading →
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