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 →
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Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Are you thinking about divorce? Would you like your divorce to be peaceful and respectful? Are you afraid to enter a court room? If you answered, “yes” to the above questions, you may want to consider a collaborative divorce. This process is more cost-effective and less stressful than sitting opposite your spouse in a court… Continue reading →
Will collaborative divorce work for you?
Are you contemplating divorce? Are you ready for a lengthy high-conflict divorce or do you want to make it easy on yourself? Do you think you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property and share custody of your children? Or, are you in the middle of a high-conflict and sort of… Continue reading →
Separating martial debt
In today’s economy, many couples owe astounding amounts of money for homes, cars and credit card purchases. When you’re in a relationship, it is easier to pay the debt, but what happens when the marriage ends up in divorce – who is responsible? When a couple files for divorce, they first think about their assets;… Continue reading →
Signing divorce papers
What do you do when your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers? Start the divorce proceedings because you do not need him to agree in order to obtain a legal divorce. A court appearance will be scheduled and it is up to him if he wants to appear. However, if you want cooperation from… Continue reading →
Solving problems with divorce
Many couples think a divorce will solve all of their problems. They do not realize that a divorce is just the legal termination of their marriage. The problems may still be present. The divorce process involves recreating your life emotionally and financially. Before you begin any legal action, sit down and make yourself a detailed… Continue reading →
Protecting your assets before, during and after a divorce
Depending on a couple’s finances, a divorce can be financially crippling to both parties. Knowing what to do can help protect you financially. A pre-nuptial agreement written by the couple before marriage details the division of assets in case the marriage ends in divorce down the road. In most cases, it does not cover child… Continue reading →
Is divorce the answer for you?
Have you been thinking about filing for divorce lately? Are things getting so bad in your marriage that you are certain they will never change? Deciding whether or not your marriage is worth saving is a difficult decision to make. If your emotions are out of control, stop and think this over; don’t make such… Continue reading →
Military divorce laws
A California military divorce is slightly different than a typical civilian divorce. There are specific California and Federal laws that apply in order to protect active duty military members. These laws basically protect an active military member from being divorced without knowing it. According to the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, 50 UCS, Section… Continue reading →
Resolving divorce disputes through mediation
Mediation is a form of negotiation where a neutral third party or mediator facilitates open communication between the couple in an effort to help them resolve their disputes. It is most effective when disputes are relatively easy. Mediation, when successful, hastens resolution compared to litigation that can go on and on. It gives control to… Continue reading →