In 2019, around 747,000 couples divorced in the United States. Divorce is typically time-consuming and emotionally demanding, and divorce proceedings can last up to a year and cost an average of $12,900. Although a lawyer is not required to obtain a divorce, the process is legally complex, and proceeding without one might be problematic, especially […]
There are numerous instances in which a copy of your divorce decree may be required. Some are as basic as presenting divorce documentation, while others involve bringing an ex-spouse back to court for violating the conditions of your divorce decision. If you are finally alone after a dreadful marriage and a lengthy, costly divorce proceeding, […]
Methods to protect your personal assets throughout a divorce California, being a community property state, considers a married couple to be one legal “community.” All assets and obligations acquired by either spouse during the marriage are considered shared property under the law. The courts usually divide this common property equally upon a divorce. There are, […]
A legal separation in California does not end a marriage or domestic partnership. Instead, it leads to a court assessing the rights and responsibilities of living-apart spouses. While legally separated parties are still married, they enjoy the benefit of enforceable court judgments separating their finances and determining child custody and support. They may also be […]