In order to initiate your divorce, California law requires that you let your spouse know you’ve begun the legal process—and in this case, shooting off a quick text won’t cut it. For your notice to be valid, you must provide the other party copies of the same paperwork you filed with the court, and it has…
When your ex refuses to pay spousal support, is late on payments, or doesn’t give you the full amount, this can be understandably frustrating. Especially since the entire point of spousal support is to help a homemaker become economically independent after a divorce. Without this reliable, financial assistance, getting back on your feet becomes much…
If you’re ready to end your marriage, you’re probably wondering how to file for divorce. The process can be daunting, and with so many different ways to secure a split, it can be tough to know where to start. Luckily, it’s not a process you have to do alone. Here’s everything you need to know about…
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…
When you and your spouse are splitting up, there are a few ways you can go about it. Some people qualify for annulment or choose legal separation, but most people use divorce as a means to dissolve their marriages. Related: Annulment of marriage in California Divorce is a legal process. You don’t need grounds to…
If you’re like many people going through a divorce, or if you’re just thinking about it and haven’t filed any paperwork yet, you’re wondering how to serve divorce papers in California. For most people, it makes sense to work with a Stockton divorce attorney who handles all the logistics – including service of process, which…
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