With the divorce rate in California being around 50 percent, couples getting a divorce are weighing their options. If the couple is friendly enough with each other and there is no constant bickering, they can consider Collaborative divorce and mediation. These options allow the couple to work out their differences without costly litigation. Litigation is… Continue reading →
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Uncontested Divorce
Do I need an attorney if my divorce is uncontested? Even an uncontested divorce has financial consequences that you may not expect, especially if you and your divorce seem to agree on all of the important issues. You and your spouse may agree that the marriage is over and how to divide your property and… Continue reading →
What happens when happily ever after isn’t?
A wedding is a happy occasion with high hopes for a wonderful and loving future together. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Marital bliss too often turns to misery and despair. A divorce may be contested or uncontested. When it is uncontested, the two parties have agreed to all matters related to ending their marriage…. Continue reading →
Are there benefits to an uncontested divorce?
Yes, there are. An uncontested divorce means that the couple has reached an agreement on all family issues, including division of property, child support and visitation, and spousal support. The number one benefit of obtaining an uncontested divorce is that any agreement that you and your soon-to-be spouse reach, will often be more in your… Continue reading →
Uncontested versus contested divorce
There are two types of divorces – uncontested and contested. An uncontested divorce is usually amicable because the parties agree on how to resolve specific issues beforehand. They do not need the court to divide assets or make determinations about spousal or child support. An uncontested divorce will go through the system more quickly while… Continue reading →
An uncontested divorce
When emotions become part of the divorce process, many people lose sight of what is really important. It is foolish to spend thousands of dollars to fight over a piece of property which could be replaced down the road for much less. It is foolish to fight over child custody when the judge issued a… Continue reading →