Category Archives: Divorce lawyers in Orange CA

CA No-Fault Divorce

In California all divorces are no-fault divorces.  A no-fault divorce is where it doesn’t matter why you are filing for a divorce.  A divorce is a divorce.  In other words you don’t need a reason for filing for divorce.  In California there are only 2 options for filing for a divorce, 1) Irreconcilable differences, or…
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The Divorce Reform Movement

The Marriage Movement, also known as the Divorce Reform Movement, started in 1999 in an attempt to decrease the divorce rate. Some of the proposals to reduce marriage included requiring both spouses’ consent for a no-fault divorce, introducing optional “covenant marriage,” and pre-marital counseling requirements. Throughout the years, the Marriage Movement found numerous findings on…
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Seven important questions to ask before a divorce

1. Do you still have feelings for your spouse? 2. Was your marriage an actual relationship or merely two people living together and having their needs fulfilled? 3. Is it divorce you want, or are you just threatening divorce? 4. Is your decision just an emotional reflex or real self discovery? 5. Why do you…
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Why a collaborative divorce?

In the often rough and tumblr world of family law, negotiating with the other side often seems to step blindly on the face of common sense. Surely, there are too many dead ends, blind turns, and tricks up the enemy's sleeves to warrant any kind of trust. However, new studies are showing the benefits of…
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Be Careful of Texting & Facebook

For couples planning on getting a divorce or in the process of getting a divorce, be careful of texting and Facebook because, surprisingly, they can be used against you in court. According to one survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 81 percent of the members of the organization have seen an increase…
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The Relationship Between Tax and Divorce

With tax season right around the corner, divorcing couples may want to keep in mind how they are going to file for certain taxes. First, the law declares that each individual must file taxes according to his/her marital status as of December 31st in any given year. Second, the designated primary custodial parent has the…
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Russell Brand and Katy Perry Divorce

Russell Brand and Katy Perry will need to follow the Divorce Laws of California. The Law in California regarding divorces require the two parties to divide the assets 50/50 as well as the debts. The party who earns more money has the most to lose. Katy Perry has a higher income than Russell Brand. Katy…
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What Can A Divorce Lawyer Help Me With?

Divorce Lawyers can assist with any issues regarding your family and how time and assets will be divided. In addition, divorce attorneys can help you if you have a domestic violence situation with the opposing party and need to seek a restraining order. The restraining order will prevent the opposing party from being within close…
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Divorces in Media Such as Television and Film

Movies such as Mrs. Doubtfire which aired in the early 90's centers around an ordinary family with 3 children whose parents have a falling out. This family is a tight night family living in San Francisco, the parents are The movie depicts what a divorce proceeding is like in front of a judge. The proceeding…
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