When one party is considering a Divorce or a Legal Separation, it is very important to consider all the options that would entice the spouse to cooperate. The simple reason for this is that the cost will be considerably less. The best way to know all the options is to consult with an experienced … Read more about How to Encourage Cooperation in Divorce
Five Steps to an Uncontested Divorce
An 'uncontested Divorce' is simply a Divorce in which the parties agree to cooperate. If the parties have no issues, then they agree as to the Divorce process. If they have issues, then they will agree on all the issues and have the necessary paperwork prepared so that a court appearance would not, … Read more about Five Steps to an Uncontested Divorce
What if Spouse won’t Sign Divorce Papers?
The question 'What if my spouse won't sign the Divorce papers?' is often asked, but few understand what it means! When a Divorce is begun, the petitioner will file a petition. However, this is not the start date of the Divorce! The Divorce begins on the date of service. 'Service' is a formal … Read more about What if Spouse won’t Sign Divorce Papers?
Five Contested Divorce Mistakes
There will always be divorces in which the parties are not cooperative and do not agree on their issues. Often people who are involved in contested divorces make mistakes which can waste money and cause the divorce to take much longer than it should. It goes without saying that the parties should … Read more about Five Contested Divorce Mistakes
Same Sex Divorce
Same sex couples may have filed for a 'domestic partnership' or they may have married. In the case of a domestic partnership, the process would begin with a termination of the partnership and would proceed as in a Divorce. When the partners are married, the dissolution of the marriage is the same … Read more about Same Sex Divorce
Want to Divorce, But Don’t Know Where Your Spouse Is?
Divorcing a missing spouse in California can be time consuming. This type of divorce is called a ‘publication divorce’. It requires several steps such as a search based on the last known address and a publication. It usually takes about 1 year to complete. Watch Legal Action Workshop's Video on … Read more about Want to Divorce, But Don’t Know Where Your Spouse Is?
Adult Adoption – California
An adult adoption in California is more common than you may think. There are times when an adult raises a child who is not their biological child. Once the child is an adult, both people may wish to make their relationship formal by filing adult adoption papers. Watch Legal Action Workshop's … Read more about Adult Adoption – California
California Child Custody Laws
Understanding child custody laws in California can be difficult, especially when both spouses do not agree on the details of child custody and/or child visitation. In California, child custody and visitation can be handled through the divorce process, or if not married, by way of a paternity action. … Read more about California Child Custody Laws
