If you are contemplating divorce, read the new 2011 divorce laws which help a couple go through the divorce process using mediation instead of the court system. Effective January, 2011, all divorce hearings require oral testimony unless both parties wave their rights. In some cases a judge may decide against oral testimony since it takes… Continue reading →
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Divorce and Finances
Did you know that there are about one million divorces in the United States each year? Did you know that 50% of all marriages in California end in divorce? When divorce occurs, so does financial devastation. If a family is accustomed to a certain standard of living, changing it is difficult – it can even… Continue reading →
Divorce and the husband
In California seven out of ten divorces are initiated by the woman. In most cases, if children are involved, the woman stays in the home – using all the furnishings and property that’s in it. The man gets to find another place to live and begin his next steps – a custody battle that includes… Continue reading →
Paternity
When a child is born to an unmarried couple there could be questions later on regarding who the father is. Paternity of the child needs to be determined. The couple should immediately establish the rights and obligations of the child under California paternity law, especially if they are no longer together. The California Superior Court… Continue reading →
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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