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No-fault Divorces

In California divorces, their is what is called a no faul divorce. Other states may require you to provide evidence as to why the marriage did not work. In California, when you are filing your divorce papers you just check the box that says "irreconcilable differences". Often times people are unaware of the no-fault rule,…
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California No-fault divorce

No-fault divorce is a dissolution of marriage, which does not demand a proving of misconduct by either spouse. California no-fault divorce law allows a family law court to allow a divorce by either spouse, without needing the petitioner to give proof that the respondent has perpetrated a violation of the marital contract. California laws providing…
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Determining the legal reason for a divorce

When considering legal reasons for a divorce, there are two kinds of "grounds." One type is no-fault grounds and the other type is fault grounds. Fault grounds requires that one party prove there some form of misconduct on the part of the other party. No-fault grounds simply mean that the couple can no longer live…
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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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What is Needed for a Divorce

When choosing to get a divorce California has a No Fault divorce meaning you do not need to prove that your spouse has wronged you to be eligible for a divorce. What is needed is to decide if you will be retaining an attorney and what issues are pertinent to your specific case. For instance,…
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Basics of Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment

There are 3 main ways to end a marriage or registered domestic partnership in California: divorce, legal separation, and annulment. It is not necessary for both spouses or domestic partners to agree to end the marriage. Either spouse or partner can decide to end the marriage, and the other spouse/partner, even if he or she…
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