Child custody and visitation are determined based on the best interests of the child. The court encourages both parents to have frequent and continuing contact with the child (which is the policy of the State of California), unless it is not in the child’s best interest.
Alimony, or spousal support, may be awarded in certain divorce cases in California if it is determined to be necessary and appropriate based on factors such as the length of the marriage, the income disparity between spouses, and the marital standard of living during the marriage, among other factors.
California follows the principle of community property, where community assets and debts are divided equally, while separate property, acquired before the marriage or through specific means, remains with the respective spouse.
Community property refers to the assets and debts acquired during the marriage, which are generally divided equally between the spouses upon divorce, unless they agree to a different arrangement.
In California, the “six months and one day” rule refers to the minimum waiting period required before a divorce can be finalized. Once the divorce petition is filed and served to the other party, there must be a waiting period of at least six months and one day from the date the respondent was served […]Continue reading
The time it takes to finalize a divorce in California can vary depending on the complexity of the case, court availability, and the cooperation of the parties involved. It can range from six (6) months to over a year or more.
The process for filing for divorce in California involves completing the necessary forms, filing them with the court, serving the other spouse with the documents, and attending court hearings as required.
Yes, it is possible to obtain a divorce without going to court in California if both parties reach an agreement on all issues, such as property division, child custody, and support. The terms of the agreement must then be included in a Judgment of Dissolution and signed by both parties (and counsel) and filed and […]Continue reading
No, to file for divorce in California, either spouse must meet the residency requirements, which include living in the state for at least six (6) months and in the county where the divorce petition is filed for at least three (3) months.
Yes, there is a residency requirement to file for dissolution of marriage (divorce) in California. Either you or your spouse must meet the following residency criteria: You or your spouse must have been a resident of California for at least six (6) months before filing for divorce. You or your spouse must have been a […]Continue reading
