Recent celebrity divorces are a key talking point these days. One recent celebrity divorce in particular is regarding New Girl star Zooey Deschanel, she filed for divorce around January 2011. Her divorce is from her husband Ben Gibbard from the band Death Cab for Cutie. The couple married in 2009. There are no children involved in the divorce.Often times divorces are of shorter duration when the divorce is uncontested, and also when there are no children involved.
The divorce was filed at Los Angeles Superior Court. The divorce between Ms. Deschanel and Mr. Gibbard was made final by a judge in December 2012.The cause for divorce was due to "irreconcilable differences." In California, it is not necessary to prove fault when filing for divorce. When documents are filed with the court you simply need to mark "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorcing. Both parties decided to waive their rights to acquire spousal support from one another.
Divorce laws may vary from state to state. So if you are considering filing for divorce in California, it is important to be knowledgeable regarding the divorce laws for California. Moreover, you will want to understand what rights you are entitled to. If you have any questions or concerns it is often best to consult with a legal professional. It is best to find a divorce attorney in your area to consult with first. They will advise you regarding the process as well as the appropriate jurisdiction to file your divorce.
If you or someone you know is looking to retain a family law attorney please take the first steps and schedule an initial consultation. At the initial consultation the attorney will need to know the specifics of your case to formulate a plan of action. Moreover, the attorney will be able to advise you of the process involved for your specific divorce matter, as well as the cost. For further information regarding divorce in California please contact your local family law attorney's. Please call Yanez & Associates at 714-971-8000 for your free initial consultation. We look forward to assisting you with your family law matter!