Can I Have a New Partner Move in During a Divorce?
Many people divorce because they find someone who is more suited towards them. This is a common scenario and one that poses unique problems when it comes to divorce proceedings. Since divorce in California takes a minimum of six months, and could stretch on for much longer, it can be hard to know when and how to incorporate your new partner into your life, before the divorce is finalized. A…
Read MoreShould I Keep My Divorce a Secret at the Office?
When deciding to whom you can talk to about your divorce, you should keep in mind what is in your best interest. Many people feel the need to talk about their divorce to friends, family members and even co-workers, because they don’t have their spouse to talk to and divorce is a very stressful experience. Why It May Not Be a Good Idea to Discuss Your Divorce At Work While…
Read MoreWhat is Used as Evidence in a Divorce Trial?
Divorce trials are much like other trials. They involve witnesses, testimony, evidence and arguments. Evidence is gathered and exchanged during the process of discovery. Discovery is a fact-finding process that requires each party to a divorce exchange information and/or documents requested by the other party. This generally takes place leading up to a trial and helps each side prepare their argument. Discovery can include: bank statements and other financial documents,…
Read MoreHow Do I Serve My Spouse with Divorce Papers?
One of the most important parts of your divorce will be the service of the other party, your spouse, with the Summons and Petition for Dissolution. Service of your spouse, also called service of process, is an important step because from the date they are served, their deadline to respond starts counting down. When serving initial divorce papers, personal service is required, meaning someone must actually hand the papers to…
Read MoreWhat Forms are Involved in the Initial Filing of a Divorce?
If you are thinking about filing for divorce in Los Angeles, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to do so. Ideally, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney to get an idea of the road map of divorce in California and what your initial filings will be. Initial Filings to Commence a Divorce Case Try to get an overview of the process so you know…
Read MoreCan My Domestic Partner Ask for Spousal Support?
Domestic partnerships in California are becoming more common, as are same-sex marriages. Some couples decide to enter into a domestic partnership instead of a same-sex marriage for personal reasons. However, in the eyes of California family law, a domestic partnership is a lot like a marriage. Registered domestic partnerships are defined as two adults agreeing to be in an intimate, committed and caring relationship, formalized with a filing of a…
Read MoreWill a Criminal Past Affect My Divorce?
If you have a criminal past, you may be wondering how or if that will come into play in your family law matters. This depends on just what issues are at hand in your divorce. It also depends on what your crime was. Many people have minor offenses on their record and these may not affect divorce proceedings at all. However, if you have any violent offenses, offenses against children…
Read MoreDo I Have to Appear in Court for My Divorce?
California does not have any law requiring you to appear in court for your divorce. You have a few options for how to handle your divorce and some do not involve appearing in court at all. First, if you and your spouse can agree on all issues in the divorce, you may simply draft up your agreements, sign off on them, and submit them, along with the appropriate documents, to…
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