A Summary Dissolution is a shorter and easier way to get divorced in California. However, only some couples qualify. A Summary Dissolution may be an option if: You have no children together; You have been married for 5 years or less; Neither of you own very much (your community property is not worth more than… Read More

The quickest you can be divorced is six months from the day your spouse (the Respondent) is served with the Petition. If a judgment packet is submitted to the Court prior to the six month mark, the Court will post date your divorce date to the six month date. If you and your spouse are… Read More

Fees for a divorce depend on how quickly you and your spouse can reach an agreement, the complexity of your assets and debts and whether or not minor children are involved. There is no “average” cost of a divorce, as all cases are different – some people may have a limited amount of assets that… Read More

California law does not require the consent of both spouses. If you file a Petition and have your spouse properly served, they have thirty days to file a Response. If they do not file a Response, you can submit a request to the Court to proceed without your spouse. The Court does not automatically default… Read More

If you and your spouse have a full agreement on all issues involving your divorce you will save yourself a tremendous amount of time and money. You are also that much closer to moving on with your new life. The most common mistake we see is spouses who try to submit the divorce paperwork on… Read More

A divorce petition allows you to deal with child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and property division issues. Some issues may require the Court’s immediate attention, in which case you can direct the Court to your immediate needs. For example, if parents of a child begin to live separately from one another, a visitation… Read More