Divorce can be a challenging and emotional time for both spouses. Poor communication is often a significant component of why relationships break down, but it can continue to complicate things when going through a divorce. If you’re going through the dissolution process, you may want to avoid communicating with your spouse because you’ve already found it challenging. However, continued...
Continue ReadingYou have several rights under California law, but you don’t always have unlimited time to assert them. A deadline to assert a legal right is codified in the applicable statute of limitations, and a failure to initiate a case within this period could forever bar you from legal relief. Key Takeaways No Strict Time Limit for Settlement: While California...
Continue ReadingIn California, the best interests of the child are always paramount. The laws are set up to ensure that the child is financially, physically, and emotionally cared for by both parents. If you and your spouse have equal (50/50) custody of your child, you might assume that neither of you has to pay child support to the other. It...
Continue ReadingGetting divorced can be challenging and is rarely easy. The process becomes even more complicated when you or your spouse are military members. The military divorce process is unique because of deployments, military benefits, and the intersection of state and federal laws. Below is an essential military divorce guide to help you understand the process and some of the...
Continue ReadingGetting married means joining two lives, and getting divorced means separating those lives—including property. But can you divorce without splitting assets in California? You can do so in specific circumstances, typically involving voluntary consent from both spouses. Contact a divorce lawyer near you for help understanding your property rights and obligations during marriage and divorce. In every case, our...
Continue ReadingDivorce is not a one-size-fits-all process. To address a diverse array of needs, there are several types of divorce in California. In fact, there are four types of divorce in this state, and they are annulment, legal separation, summary dissolution, and traditional divorce. Our knowledgeable divorce attorneys at Pakpour Banks LLP can guide you through each type of divorce...
Continue ReadingGetting through a divorce is a significant undertaking, emotionally and legally. However, consulting a good attorney can bring you peace of mind and protect your legal rights and interests in any family law proceeding. So, where do you find a good attorney who can fulfill your needs? The article below walks you through how to pick a divorce attorney....
Continue ReadingAlimony (also called spousal support) is a word that is on the tip of many tongues when someone mentions a divorce—especially in California. So, it might surprise you to know that alimony is not automatically awarded in every divorce granted in The Golden State. However, you may receive alimony if you can prove your need and the standard of...
Continue ReadingAs if the emotional aspects of a divorce are not enough, divorce typically involves complicated legal processes. You may have heard that uncontested divorces are more efficient. But what does it mean for a divorce to be contested? What is the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce? When you request an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse...
Continue ReadingWhen you pledge “I do” on your wedding day, you hope it is until death do you part. Unfortunately, many couples grow apart or face circumstances that lead to separation or divorce. Once you’ve decided divorce is the best way forward, you may wonder, Who should file for divorce first in California? And, Does it matter who files first...
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