When people think about divorce, massive expenses often come to mind. While a contentious divorce can be extremely expensive, a straightforward divorce doesn’t have to be that way. Most spouses will stand by their decision to get a divorce regardless of cost, but need to know what to expect […]
In a California divorce, after one of you has served the other with divorce papers, the judge will typically hold a temporary hearing to make important determinations related to how you will manage in the interim. These determinations relate to critical issues such as child custody, child support, the division […]
If you have decided to get a divorce in Los Angeles County, you might be wondering how exactly to serve divorce papers on your spouse. To start, the initial paperwork is commonly known as a divorce petition (Form FL-110) or summons. This legal paperwork provides an outline of all […]
Whether your decision to divorce is a sudden or a long-expected event, there are specific steps you need to take from the beginning of the divorce process to protect yourself, your children, and your finances. Clearly, this is not to suggest you need to empty your bank accounts and remove […]
The divorce process in California is a series of steps and procedures that will carry your case from the initial filing petition through trial. It’s very common to have numerous questions about the California divorce process are what you should expect. Why is it important to understand the divorce […]
If you are seeking a divorce in California, there are generally two ways it can be accomplished. The first is through the regular dissolution of the marriage, which requires intervention by and an appearance in California’s family courts.
The second is called summary dissolution, which is a shorter, less expensive, […]
Understanding the Uncontested Divorce Process and the Benefits of Having an Attorney
When your spouse files for divorce in Los Angeles, you generally have a few options. First, you can choose not to respond to the divorce petition, which will result in legal default and an award of the relief […]
