Category Archives: Family law lawyers Orange County CA

Dissolving a Domestic Partnership in California

Domestic Partnership laws in California provide same sex couples with rights and duties such as those of married couples. A Domestic Partnership maybe terminated thru the Secretary of State if the partnership meets all 13 requirements listed on the Secretary of State brochure. If you meet the requirements both parties must sign the Notice of…
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Date of valuation of community property

A significant factor in community property division in a dissolution/legal separation or domestic relations partnership is the date of valuation for the parties’ assets and debts. CALIFORNIA FAMILY CODE§ 2552, states that: (a) For the purpose of division of the community estate upon dissolution of marriage or legal separation of the parties, except as provided…
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Why Marriage at Young Ages Fail

 There is a saying “age is just a number… except when it comes to marriage.” Many experts are declaring that marriages that take place at a young age have a higher tendency to fail. The National Center for Health Statistics states that approximately 60 percent of marriages in which the couple marries between the ages…
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Strange Divorce Statistics

Can divorce be predicted based on things that seem entirely irrelevant? Below are some strange statistics researchers have discovered: 1)   If you didn’t smile for photographs early in life, your marriage is five times more likely to end in divorce than if you smiled often in early photographs. Source: Hertenstein, Matthew et al. (2009) 2)  …
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Happily Divorced

The United State’s divorce rate- approximately 50 percent- has become one of our country’s unique characteristics. Among our country’s hegemonic features, such as military and economic power, lies the highest-ranking divorce rate in the world, with about 5 people getting divorced out of every 1,000 people. Many people are not proud of this fact and…
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Why Hire A Certified Family Law Legal Specialist?

FAQ: Why Hire A Certified Family Law Legal Specialist in Orange County, California? The California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California certifies Legal Specialists. Selecting a California Certified Family Law Legal Specialists assures that the attorney you are entrusting with your legal needs has demonstrated a high level of competence in his or her…
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Detecting an incoming divorce

As a family law firm, we have extensive experience in what people usually do before they file for divorce. While these signs don't automatically mean that your spouse is imminently filing for divorce, a pattern of these behaviors that are unexplained could be relevant warning signs. These behaviors include changing or adding bank accounts including…
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How to Make Healthy Choices during a Divorce

It is important to remember to take care of your body during this stressful time. It is easier to get sick while you are stressed out about your relationship ending. The most important things will be to make sure you are eating properly, sleeping enough, and it is also beneficial to exercise during this stressful…
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