Category Archives: Divorce
What is a Petitioner and a Respondent in a Divorce?
If you or someone you know is contemplating divorce it is important to know the legal jargon associated. Divorces can be stressful, expensive and complex. If you need further clarification regarding an aspect of divorce it is helpful to speak … Continue reading
Divorce Rates and Celebrities
Blame the increasing divorce rate on celebrities? Celebrities break and get divorced like it’s the cool thing to do. Marriage doesn’t mean anything anymore when it comes to the rich and famous. In the year 2011 alone there were 105 … Continue reading
Divorce: The Child’s Perspective
Frequently, parents filing for divorce bring their children along to the conference with our attorneys. And although, our law office have always valued the perspective of the children whose parents are ending their marriage, directly meeting those children only solidifies … Continue reading
Why Do People Get Divorces?
The reason couples divorce can vary. If you read various articles they often note that divorce has risen to 50%. The reasons this can occur will be a case by case basis. Some parties find that they have both changed … Continue reading
What To Do When Surprised With Divorce?
Divorce does not usually come as a surprise. There are usually things that lead up to a divorce; like infidelity, social networking with the opposite sex, abuse, therapy did not work, or arguing for prolonged periods of time. Divorce is … Continue reading
Divorce of Thomas and Nancy Beatie
Thomas Beatie is best known as the first man to get pregnant. He was born a woman but had his breasts removed and is legally a man. Thomas Beatie, a transgender male, kept his female reproductive organs in hopes of … Continue reading
Seattle Seahawks Chris Clemons divorce proceedings
Clemons and his ex went through a divorce proceeding one month ago. At this divorce proceeding the court helped them to reach an agreement regarding what the parties owed. According to TMZ, Clemons agreed to give his ex the Land … Continue reading
Social Media Can Play A Crucial Role in Divorces
Technology advancements although highly beneficial can also be used against you in a court of law. It is important to keep in mind that anything you post online can be saved, printed, and showed to employers, friends, or court officials. … Continue reading
How Can I Find Divorce Attorneys in My Area?
If you are searching for a local family law attorney in your area you may want to research online. If you would like a more personal referral you may want to speak with family or friends or prior clients. It … Continue reading
What is a Prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is an option that one should consider before getting married. The prenuptial agreement will allow the parties to keep their property separate. Normally, in a marriage the couple must split the community property 50/50. This is a … Continue reading
Does a Bad Economy Stop Divorce?
While financial problems are often cited as a reason for a couple’s divorce, it turns out the bad economy may be forcing people to stay together. Many couples simply can not afford the legal fees associated with a divorce and … Continue reading
What is a 730 Evaluation?
During a divorce child custody must be determined by the court. At a custody hearing many different issues must be considered before deciding which parent will have custody and how much custody. For instance, their is joint custody and physical … Continue reading
Divorce Duration
Many of you who are considering divorcing are wondering how long this process will be. In the state of California the minimum length of a divorce can be no shorter than 6 months. This time period is known as a … Continue reading
Mediation Attorneys
If you are considering a divorce you may also want to consider some alternatives. The alternative that may save you some money and may be beneficial is to attend a mediation session. Mediation sessions can provide less stress and pressure … Continue reading
Who is the Petitioner in a Divorce?
The petitioner in a divorce is the first person to file paperwork with the court. The opposing party required to respond to the divorce is known as the respondent. There are certain deadlines that need to be met in regards … Continue reading
Information on Filling Out Divorce Papers
If you are searching for information on how to file divorce papers you may be able to find free legal assistant on the internet. When searching on the internet a helpful site that you may find is I-CAN. I-CAN is … Continue reading
How Do I Qualify for Summary Dissolution?
A summary dissolution is an appealing option for many couples who wish to file for divorce. This kind of dissolution may avoid the costly expenses of trial and allow for a more convenient, cheaper, and amicable divorce. However, there are … Continue reading
free divorce consultation
At the Orange County Family Law Offices of Yanez & Associates, we offer a free divorce consultation. Our goals is to help you maintain your self-respect throughout what can be a very trying and excruciating process, while at the same … Continue reading
Child Custody and Visitation Orders
When going through a divorce their is a lot of stress that goes on with living arrangements, the visitation and custody of children, and property division. If you are unsure how to resolve these issues you may want to contact … Continue reading
Divorce During the Holiday Season
Divorce is stressful in itself, the holiday season may produce additional stress. It is important for the parents to remember what is in the child’s best interest. Often it is easy to get caught up in the divorce dispute but … Continue reading
Celebrity Divorces
One of the hot topics in the media in the past month is the divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. These two were married for six years and have been in the media spotlight. Ashton Kutcher known for movies … Continue reading





