If you have been served with Divorce papers in Los Angeles County, you have also received the blank Response to Divorce paperwork. Does this mean you must respond? Here's some things to think about before you respond: Speak to an experienced Divorce Attorney to determine your legal rights and … Read more about Your Choices When Served with Divorce
Divorce When You Can’t Find your Spouse
Filing for Divorce necessitates serving the spouse. However, if you do not know where your spouse is, how do you proceed? The answer, in California, is to file for a 'Publication Divorce'. A Publication Divorce is a procedure that involves a number of steps. Here is a list of the steps needed: … Read more about Divorce When You Can’t Find your Spouse
5 Surprising Divorce Facts
It is important to be aware that Divorce is not handled in the same way in every state. Often when searching for information online, the facts displayed are not state-specific. Here are 5 surprising Divorce facts that pertain to California: Divorce takes a minimum of 6 months and one day from … Read more about 5 Surprising Divorce Facts
Can an Adult be Adopted?
There are several reasons as to why an older adult may wish to adopt another adult. Here are some of them: To make formal a relationship that may have started as a child. Usually an adult(s) acts as a parent to a child. The adult may wish to adopt the child, but may not be able to do so because … Read more about Can an Adult be Adopted?
Divorce or Annulment?
In California, Divorce and Annulment are very different legal matters. Here are five main differences: The most often used legal ground for Divorce does not have to be proven but simply stated i.e. 'irreconcilable differences' which simply means that the parties do not get along. 'Incurable … Read more about Divorce or Annulment?
Probate and a Reverse Mortgage
Today, many elderly people decide to place a 'reverse mortgage' on their home. The reason for this is that it presents an attractive alternative for those who have equity and wish to stay in their home. In order to qualify, a home owner must be 62 years or older and own their home outright or owe a … Read more about Probate and a Reverse Mortgage
When a Spouse leaves the Home & takes the Child
It is very upsetting when a spouse decides to vacate the home without telling the other party where he/she is going. It's even worse when the spouse takes a child as well! There are several recommended steps when confronted with a situation like this: Try to locate the spouse by contacting … Read more about When a Spouse leaves the Home & takes the Child
When it’s Divorce for the First Time
For most people, Divorce is a 'first time' occurrence and as with any 'first time' experience, there are some things that you should know before you even start! Don't panic! There are already laws in place to handle almost every conceivable Divorce situation. Get sound legal advice from an … Read more about When it’s Divorce for the First Time
