Failure to comply with the terms of a divorce judgment in California can result in various legal consequences, including (in some circumstances) being held in contempt of court, financial penalties, and potential changes to custody or support arrangements
Yes, couples can choose alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or collaborative divorce, to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement and avoid litigation and proceed through the uncontested divorce process.
Yes, same-sex marriages are treated the same as opposite-sex marriages in California divorces. The same laws and procedures apply.
Yes, a divorce judgment regarding spousal support can be modified (excluding a nonmodifiable spousal support order) if there is a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in income or employment status of either spouse.
Yes, a legal separation can be converted to a divorce in California. The process involves filing a request to convert the legal separation into a dissolution of marriage or proceeding through the Amended Petition process.
A legal separation in California is a court-recognized status where spouses live separately and address issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and support, but they remain legally married.
If one spouse fails to comply with the terms of the divorce judgment, the other spouse may seek enforcement through the court, which can result in penalties or other remedies.
Yes, under certain circumstances, a divorce judgment can be modified after it is finalized. However, there must be a showing of a substantial change in circumstances to warrant a modification. Child Custody, Parenting Plans, Child Support orders are modifiable. Spousal Support orders are modifiable unless they are determined to be unmodifiable under the Judgment terms. […]Continue reading
Yes, in some cases, the court may order one spouse to pay either a portion of or all of the other spouse’s attorney’s fees and costs, especially if there is a significant income disparity between the parties, which party has the “greater access to funds” to pay attorney’s fees. In California there are statutory factors […]Continue reading
Yes, a divorce judgment can be appealed in California, but there are specific procedures and deadlines that must be followed to initiate an appeal. Consulting an appellate specialist is always recommended.
