Category Archives: Divorce lawyers in Orange CA

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 to responding to a divorce. For further information on court deadlines you will want to…
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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 a informative website that can assist you with the basics of filling out papers for…
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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 several criteria the couple must meet. The standards include; no children in the marriage, short…
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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 time reaching a favorable outcome on your behalf. Please complete the form below. You will…
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If you are thinking of filing for a divorce – here is a brief overview of the process

When contemplating divorce you need to decide if you would like to pay to hire an attorney. In the following paragraphs there will be several different issues to consider. An attorney can further clarify the divorce process. If issues in a divorce are confusing it is not a bad idea to talk to an attorney…
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What Issues Are Involved With a Divorce?

If you are contemplating filing for divorce it is important to know what options are available to you. First, you may want to speak with friends or family that have previously gone through the typical court proceedings or perhaps mediation sessions. It is helpful to know the difference between filing a divorce and going to…
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Divorce: Parents Working Together

If you decide to get a divorce and there are children involved, you and the other parent will need to rethink how you are raising your children. There are several ways parents can successfully parent their children while they are separated, for instance: -Some parents take on a business-like demeanour with each other. They can calmly and…
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Filing Your Divorce Case: Step Two

The next step in filing for divorce is to actually file the forms with the court clerk. Present all the forms (originals and copies) to the court clerk where he/she will review them. If there are no glaring issues, the clerk will stamp all the copies as 'filed' and return them to you, keeping the…
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Filing Your Divorce Case: Step One

1. If you are starting the divorce case, you will be known as the petitioner. You must fill out the following forms: -Marriage Petition: This form is used to give basic information about your marriage and you can also use this form to request court orders such as child support orders and spousal support orders. -Summons:…
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Residency Requirements to get a Divorce or Legal Separation

If you are planning on getting divorce or a legal separation in the State of California, there are several residency requirements you must meet. They differ from a divorce and legal separation. Divorce residency and filing requirements for Orange County and Los Angeles - video If you are currently married but wish to get a divorce from…
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