Tag Archives: Divorce in California

Is Divorce the Right Choice?

Frequently, there are clients who are indecisive about ending his/her marriage with the other partner. For these clients, the marriage is clearly not a happy one, but the hesitation is due to the lack of “sufficient” reason to actually end the marriage. Divorce rates have been at an all time high for the past few…
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Is There a Difference Between a Dissolution and Divorce?

California happens to use the term “dissolution” rather than “divorce.”  There is no difference between what is called a dissolution in California, and what other states call a divorce.  In both cases, the judge issues a judgment that terminates the marriage, and determines the disposition of property, the legal rights of parents regarding children, and…
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Do I Have to Hire an Attorney in Order to Get a Divorce?

When filing for a dissolution of marriage, or divorce, it is not legally necessary to have an attorney representing you.  Yet a divorce attorney can be an influential ally at a difficult time.  Not only does an attorney know the processes for the courts and what paperwork is necessary to be filed, having an impartial…
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What is a Summary Dissolution?

If you would like to minimize fees and paperwork it may be a good idea to look into a summary dissolution. Just note, a summary dissolution will not change the required six-month waiting period before a divorce is finalized. A summary dissolution is a simple way to get divorced in California. Though, not all cases…
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