California Divorce Waiting Period
Every California divorce and dissolution of a domestic partnership is unique and follows its own timeline. However, California divorce law has a mandatory waiting period of six months for a divorce or dissolution of a domestic partnership that pertains to all divorcing couples in the state. California is strict regarding its six-month waiting period and allows no exceptions or methods to quicken a dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership. However,…
Read MoreGetting a Kick Out Order During a California Divorce
Domestic violence is a very real issue for many Californians. Domestic violence can often lead to separation, divorce, and the dissolution of a marriage. If you have been the victim of domestic violence, or fear that your spouse may become violent during a divorce, you may be able to seek protection from the state. California allows spouses to petition a court for protective orders during divorce proceedings. These orders can…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. If you survey your friends and family, chances are you’ll have a harder time identifying someone who does not use social media than identifying those who do. According to Pew, nearly 7 in 10 Americans use at least one social media platform. Many of us use social media to share our thoughts, feelings, interests, and activities. This can be…
Read MoreDividing Employee Benefits in Divorce
Most employers offer options for employees to participate in employee benefit programs as a way to reduce the amount(s) they pay in salaries each year. Many employee benefit plans offer great tax advantages for both employers and employees, so they tend to be incredibly popular. If you are considering a divorce in California you should understand how your employee benefit and retirement plans will be affected. Retirement Benefits Considered Community…
Read MoreTop 5 Steps When Going Through a Divorce
If you’re marriage is ending and you’re not sure to do, we put together a list of the top 5 steps to take when going through a divorce. The steps include: 1. Organize Your Financial Records For example, make sure you collect bank statements, info on retirement accounts, and tax returns. These will come in handy as you proceed with dividing your assets. 2. Get a Copy Of Your Credit…
Read MoreSummary Dissolution: An Alternative to Divorce in California
In some situations, you may want to seek an alternative way to dissolve a marriage. Divorces are often viewed in a negative light, and couples who want to split amicably may benefit from seeking a summary dissolution. In some situations, California spouses or domestic partners may petition to have their marriage or partnership dissolved by petitioning the court for a summary dissolution. Who Can Get a Summary Dissolution? If you…
Read MoreUnderstanding Interim Orders In Divorce Cases
Shortly after the respondent receives formal notice of marriage dissolution proceedings through service of process, the judge normally holds a temporary hearing to make interim determinations about child custody, child support, property division, spousal support, and other matters. Needless to say, these are some very important determinations, and since the temporary hearings normally occur about two or three weeks after the petitions are filed, there is no advance information available…
Read MoreGetting Things Started: Serving Divorce Papers in California
In just a few short years, social media has radically transformed the way we communicate with one another, so a New York judge may have sparked a national trend when he allowed a divorce petitioner to serve marriage dissolution papers on her estranged spouse via Facebook. 26-year-old Ellanora Baidoo married Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku in a 2009 civil ceremony, but the relationship almost immediately fell apart, supposedly because Mr. Blood-Dzraku refused…
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