by Steven Fernandez | Oct 1, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Finances, Litigation
In California divorces, status quo is important. The status quo is the standing of living the two parties to the divorce enjoyed and had grown used to over the course of the marriage. Generally, family law courts will strive to maintain the marital standard of living...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 22, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Litigation, Trial
You may think of an expert witness as someone who provides illuminating facts in criminal cases. However, they can be extremely helpful in divorce cases as well.Expert witness statements can facilitate case decisions in the face of highly disputed issues and facts....
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 21, 2015 | Divorce Process, Litigation
A divorce is finalized once a judge has signed the judgment and both parties to the divorce are in receipt of a copy of said judgment. The earliest this can happen is six months from the time the petition and summons, which begin the divorce case, were filed and...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 18, 2015 | Divorce Process, Litigation
Being served with divorce papers can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. It is often an emotionally turbulent time, and you may be unsure what steps to take next to preserve your legal rights and provide a timely response to these documents. The following...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 17, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Litigation
One of the first documents required in a divorce is the Petition for Dissolution, served alongside the Summons. A petition is a document that you, as the petitioner, file with the court, requesting a certain judicial action take place. In this case, a Petition for...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 3, 2015 | Divorce Process, Family Law Insights & Advice, Litigation
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...
