Blog Posts in January, 2016

Legal Separation in the State of California

Under California state law, legal separation ends each party’s commitment with regards to community property, meaning that subsequent earnings of one spouse are not automatically enjoyed (i.e. 50/50) by the other. Once the legal separation has been agreed upon, the spouses live as if they were divorced, just without ending their marriage. Long story short: the state of California considers legal ...

Grounds for Divorce in the State of California

In the state of California, it is important that you demonstrate sufficient proof to the court that your marriage is beyond repair and in need of dissolution. Since California is a “no-fault” state, you need not demonstrate that either you or your spouse engaged in any sort of “wrong doing.” However, you must provide grounds that both you and your spouse can substantiate. Pursuant to California ...

Divorce Basics in California

When seeking a divorce in the state of California, it is important to know what’s required of you and your spouse. For instance you must be a California resident for at least six months prior to filing for divorce, and you must spend three of those months living in the county in which you’d like to file. The earliest a California court may grant your divorce is six months after the non-filing ...