Category: family-law
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8 Steps to Get a Divorce in California: The Ultimate Guide (Part 2)
Divorce in California If you are considering a divorce in California, there are a few things you need to know. Our last article examined the need to establish residency, establish the grounds, complete and file the paperwork, and ensure proper service. In this blog post, we will outline the next four steps you need to…
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Divorce and Children: Psychological Reactions & Solutions 4 a Family Divided
Words of Wisdom Original Article Posted at drthomasmaples.com The Psychology of Divorce As a family therapist, I oftentimes see children who have been labeled by their schools, parents, or other professional parties involved in their life with behavioral disturbances. What is not seen, or is oftentimes overlooked by these parties is the effects family…
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Divorce Litigation in CA
Divorce Litigation in CA In California, divorce litigation is a type of contested divorce. This process takes place in an official courtroom setting, where both spouses have the opportunity to make arguments and present evidence before a judge (usually through an experienced family law attorney). Unfortunately, divorce litigation takes a lot longer than other types…
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What is a Divorce Settlement Agreement?
What is a Divorce Settlement Agreement? Never, in the history of love, has ever been two relationships that were exactly the same. As a result, no two divorces are identical, either. This is why, when it comes to divorce, you’ll have options. In California, there are several different types of divorce, and not all require…
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Why Do I Need an Attorney?
The jury results are in, and the verdict is clear: hiring an attorney is the most expensive part about getting divorced. And not just by a little, either—by a lot. Between retainers, hourly fees, and other expenses, the price of a good divorce attorney isn’t cheap. And with no concrete way to tell exactly how…
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Grandparent Visitation
You love being a grandparent and want to keep being a part of your grandchild’s life, once their parents get divorced. Unfortunately, in California, grandparents do not have any automatic rights to visitation with their grandchild; however, just because this process isn’t standard procedure, doesn’t mean you can’t ever get visitation. California courts understand that…
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Grandparent’s Rights
Few things in life are more exciting than becoming a grandparent. Despite its benefits, though, this relationship comes with a lot of uncertainty, as well, since grandparents do not have the same rights as a child’s biological (or adopted) parent. On the bright side, however, just because a grandparent doesn’t have the same rights as…
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Final Divorce Order
Divorce involves a lot of really important decisions. Which means that—between dividing property, divvying up child custody, and figuring out mortgages (not to mention, family pets)—you’ll have a lot to keep track of, post-divorce. Luckily, there’s one document that’ll have all the answers: your final divorce order. A final divorce order is a legal document…
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Divorce Complaint
So you’ve decided to get divorced… Now what? Like all lawsuits, starting your divorce begins with telling the court. And, in California, this is done by filing what’s known as a complaint. A divorce complaint (also known as a “petition for divorce”) is a legal document that initiates divorce proceedings; it notifies the court of…
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