How to Start Your Divorce

In the beginning, you weren’t thinking about the end. Beyond the blur of wedding bells, rings, and gifts, the future was bright; full of hope and possibility. Sure, the details weren’t filled in, yet, but the important parts were: the picture of both of you, together, taking on the world. But sometimes things change, and…

Divorce in California

If you’ve never experienced it before, divorce can be an intimidating process. Between filing the correct forms, locating documents, and keeping track of deadlines, there’s a lot to remember, and, without help, the journey can quickly become overwhelming. To help you out, this article will walk you through the basic steps of how to get…

What is Community Property in California
What is Community Property in California?

We live in a community property state, which means the things you acquired during your marriage belong to both you and your spouse. But what is community property in California, and how will it impact your divorce settlement? Here’s what you need to know. What is Community Property in California? Figuring out property division can…

The California Divorce Process Step by Step - What You Need to Know
The California Divorce Process, Step by Step

The California divorce process, step by step, includes nine major components: Preparing paperwork to file Filing Serving divorce papers Responding to the divorce Temporary orders Financial disclosures Discovery Settlement Trial The California Divorce Process, Step by Step While no two divorces are exactly alike, most California divorces follow the same series of events. Every step…

17 Divorce Mediation Tips
17 Divorce Mediation Tips You Need to Know Before You Start Mediation

If you’re divorcing your spouse in California, you’ll likely consider mediation – many people do. In fact, mediation is the smart choice when you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse just can’t see eye-to-eye. And in some cases, the courts actually order mediation to help people resolve disagreements (particularly when it comes to parenting plans for their…

Divorce Advice for Stay-at-Home Moms
Divorce Advice for Stay-at-Home Moms

If you’re a stay-at-home mom who’s facing divorce, you probably have a lot of questions. While most of them can be solved during a consultation with a Stockton divorce attorney, here’s a quick peek at a little divorce advice for stay-at-home moms. Divorce Advice for Stay-at-Home Moms Being a stay-at-home mom is wonderful – but…