Divorce

What To Do When You Want a Divorce, But Your Spouse Doesn’t

Getting a divorce in California is always a complicated legal process, and if you want to divorce but your spouse doesn't, it's probably going to be even more complicated. In Southern California, if you are divorcing your spouse – or if your spouse is divorcing you – you'll need to obtain the advice and counsel of an experienced Orange County divorce attorney. A spouse can't stop you from obtaining a divorce in California, but a stubborn and uncooperative spouse can nevertheless make a divorce quite difficult and grueling. What should…

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Orange County?

In the state of California, what is the cost of a divorce? Without any details, it's just impossible to say. Every couple's situation is unique, and every divorce is different. In Orange County and throughout Southern California, anyone who is seeking a divorce should consult an experienced Orange County divorce attorney who can discuss your individual case and then give you a rough estimate regarding what your divorce may cost. However, you can have some influence yourself over what you may have to pay for a divorce. When both spouses…

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The Relationship Between Social Media And Divorce

Increasingly for the last quarter-century or so, the internet has profoundly affected the way we live, work, and relate to others. It's changed the way that we do our shopping and our banking, the way that we keep up with distant friends and loved ones, and the way that we stay abreast of news, sports, and weather. Social media has even changed how we conduct our most intimate personal relationships, and in a growing number of cases in Southern California, the way we get divorced. In a 2012 survey of…

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Can I Sell My House During A Divorce?

What happens to the house in a California divorce? Can you keep the house? Stay in it? Sell it? When a marriage ends, the fate of the family home is often a central point of dispute. What are your options when you divorce in California and the future of the family home must be decided? An experienced Orange County divorce attorney can help you answer these questions and protect your personal, long-term interests. When you seek a divorce in California, you must fully understand your legal options and alternatives. When…

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What Is An Uncontested Divorce And How Does It Work In The State Of California?

Whenever you can avoid going to court, spending unnecessary money and time, and getting yourself stressed out, you’re doing well. As divorce attorneys in Orange County, we know an uncontested divorce in California may help you avoid court, save money and time, and miss out on some of the stress that comes whenever someone chooses and initiates the divorce process. In California, when divorcing spouses can reach agreements on matters like the distribution and division of marital assets, that couple may qualify to proceed with an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorce…

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The Different Kinds of Divorce

Most people are usually under the assumption that divorce is just simply a divorce, but that is not usually the case. There are different kinds of divorce and the difference usually depends on how the couples approach the divorce, as well as the interpretation of the law. Below are different kinds of divorce that our divorce law firm is in experienced with: No fault divorce California has actually changed the way people in United States view divorce. They made it easy for couples to get out of marriage by passing…

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California Grounds for Divorce: Do I Need a Reason?

Filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is the initial document that you file with the courts to start a divorce proceeding in California. The filing spouse (the petitioner) will request the court to terminate the marriage under specified grounds. It is important to note that California is a no-fault divorce state, which means that you cannot allege a spouse’s wrongdoing was the reason for you filing for divorce. Grounds for Filing: Understanding the Requirement Your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage will declare the appropriate California grounds upon which you…

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How Do You Pay Your Divorce Fees?

There are two ways in which your divorce fees will be paid in a California divorce, and they will depend on the circumstances of your case. The first falls under Family Code Section 2030. Under this section, the judge will have a need-based award amount issued. This is how the court ensures that each party has access to ample legal representation, including early access in proceedings in order to preserve their rights. If it is necessary, the judge overseeing your case can base the attorney’s fees and reimbursement of those…

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What You Need to Know About Divorcing an Alcoholic

Divorce itself is hard, but what if you need to divorce an alcoholic spouse? Will the process be different or the same? Unfortunately, the experience is never the same – even if you were to compare your case to another case where someone had to divorce an alcoholic spouse. That is because every divorce has its own unique factors that influence the outcome of that case; therefore, your own unique situation will determine how difficult (or easy) the divorce process may be. Also, if the alcoholic spouse continues to abuse…

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Social Security Benefits and Your Divorce: Will They Be Affected?

There are a lot of benefits that become muddled during the divorce process – and Social Security is one of them. Your Social Security benefits provide for ex-spouses almost like they do for current spouses. When collecting benefits on an ex-spouse’s earnings, you are not affecting his or her own benefit amount or his or her new spouse’s benefit amount. But, before you assume that you can collect on an ex’s benefits, you will need to understand how Social Security benefits work. When You Are Married for 10 or More…

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