Under California law, marital property includes all property acquired during the marriage however titled, unless it is acquired by inheritance. Property division in a divorce is when the assets, property and items of value are divided. California law requires that property is divided 50/50. Factors that come into play when dividing assets include: · Income… Continue reading →
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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 →
Getting your spouse to sign divorce papers
When the couple decides together that divorce is the answer, it is basically smooth sailing to the final judgment. What happens when one of the parties is against a divorce? One of the biggest concerns is getting your spouse to sign the divorce papers. I’m sure you’ve heard that it is easy to catch more… Continue reading →
Filing an appeal
Your final divorce judgment has been handed to you after months and months of battling with your ex-spouse. What do you do if you are not happy with the court’s decision? You can file an appeal to a higher court to review a possible mistake. If you believe the first court made a mistake in… Continue reading →
Divorce mediation
Going through a divorce can be a devastating experience and an emotional rollercoaster. Because disputes between the couple can turn bitter and ugly, the practice of mediation can be of great help. With the help of an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney, couples can discuss their thoughts regarding division of assets and custody. In order… Continue reading →
Responding to a divorce petition
Have you been served with a divorce petition? If you have, you have 30 days to answer or file a response. If you don’t respond, you may forfeit your rights to contest certain issues, such as child custody or property division. When you respond, you are acknowledging receipt and able to respond to any allegations… Continue reading →
Division of property during divorce
One of the most challenging and stressful aspects of the divorce process is property division. At the end of a marriage the couple must divide property acquired during their marriage. This process can be simple or it can be complex. In California, all property acquired during the marriage becomes community property and must be divided… Continue reading →
What happens during the divorce process?
Although there are some divorces that are easy and involve minimal help from an attorney, there are many that are not simple and require a lot of time from an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney. The divorce process: · One of the spouses initiates the process by filing a complaint with the court listing the… Continue reading →
Divorce waiting period
Are you aware that there is a divorce waiting period when filing for divorce? This is to make sure that the couple is absolutely certain about ending their marriage. California law requires a six-month waiting period that begins the day of filing. After six months plus one day after the filing date, the divorce papers… Continue reading →
What is a litigated divorce?
Divorce is not a one size fits all. Every divorce is different. Some couples agree amicably to get a divorce and work out the issues involved on their own. They may even do their own paperwork or hire one attorney to prepare all the necessary documents. This type of divorce is considered relatively fast and… Continue reading →
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