Orange County Family Law Attorney
Legal Definition Divorce: A divorce ends a valid marriage. It acknowledges that a legal marriage existed, but the couple has decided to dissolve it. Annulment: An annulment declares that the marriage was never legally valid to begin with. In the eyes of the law, it’s as if the marriage …
Annulment vs. Divorce: Grounds, Legal Effects, and Why Timing MattersRead More
In most places, pets are legally considered property during a divorce, similar to furniture or a car. This means there's no formal "custody" arrangement like with children. However, there are still ways to determine who keeps the dog: Ownership: Courts often look at who adopted the dog, whose …
Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps divorcing couples in California reach mutually acceptable agreements regarding various aspects of their divorce, such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and division of assets and debts. …
Spousal support (also known as alimony) in California is a court-ordered payment from one spouse or domestic partner to help cover the other's monthly expenses. It is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain their standard of living after the divorce. There are two types of spousal …
Divorce is one of the most trying times a person can go through, and the process may be quite emotionally taxing. When emotions are strong, it might be challenging to think clearly, resulting in poor decisions. Marriage develops a personality and a certain level of stability over time, for better …
How To Make Smart Decisions When Thinking Of Divorce (2023)Read More
Domestic violence has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation and economic deprivation. The FBI reported that domestic violence claims the lives of more than four women each day. As attorneys, we are grateful to have the opportunity to help women leave …
Fathers Rights in California Many would argue that there is a gender bias in family court. What is interesting is that some vehemently argue that the court favors women, while others claim that the court has a bias towards men. Each side sees bias; in fact, the court used to routinely award …
For decades, it's been thought that financial stress is among the main causes of divorce. Sure spouses fight over money. One spends too much while the other doesn’t earn enough. But is financial difficulty a major culprit in the filing of divorce? Recent university research says, no. Jan …
While Money Doesn’t Cause Divorce, It Must Be ProtectedRead More
A simple search for “signs of divorce” will bring up a multitude of expert articles all proclaiming the top signs that divorce may be looming in your future. However, it’s important to note that whether you fall under one category or all five, or 10, or 15, that doesn’t mean that you will get a …
If you’re planning on filing for a divorce in the state of California, after you have made sure that you have fulfilled the residency requirements of one party living in the state for at least six months and the county you’re filing in for at least three months, you’re probably wondering how long …
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