Alimony exists to help equalize the financial situation of the two divorcing spouses to an extent. There are two primary reasons why a court would award alimony to one spouse: To help one spouse “get back on their feet” or take steps to improve their earnings capacity in the future. To keep one spouse from having a permanently reduced…
Many divorcing spouses can agree on divorce terms and settle their cases without ever going to court. However, it is not surprising that some couples cannot agree. After all, divorce usually stems from conflict, and spouses might not be willing to compromise. When you cannot reach a decision on one or more issues, your case might need to go…
In the best-case scenario, the judge’s role in your divorce case would be limited to issuing orders and reviewing the terms of a marital settlement agreement. In most cases, divorces will settle out-of-court, and the judge would only need to formalize the solution upon which the two parties have agreed. In some cases, the judge may have to do…
Most divorce cases will end with a settlement agreement. Some couples may need to go to greater lengths than others to negotiate an acceptable solution. They may have difficulty getting on the same page because they do not want to compromise. Mediation is a way of getting help to resolve differences and facilitating discussions between the two spouses. Mediators…
Divorce is one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life. Besides the emotional stress of the breakup of your marriage, you are also dealing with the details of the dissolution of your legal union. The stress is magnified if you and your spouse have disagreements. An experienced attorney can and should handle the legal aspects of your divorce….
Not every divorce must go to trial. It is possible to have an uncontested divorce, where the court grants the divorce filing with no need for a hearing. In uncontested divorces, there are no issues where the parties have failed to reach an agreement. Spouses have the ability to negotiate their own divorce agreement that covers all the major…
Many spouses want to be done with their divorce as soon as possible, so they can turn a new page in their life. Under California law, the process will take time, even when the two spouses are able to agree on all issues. There is a minimum waiting period of six months from the time that you file for…
You may not always be able to control the circumstances that could lead to divorce. Regardless, before you begin the process, you should prepare ahead of time. Preparation means making efforts to get ready, both emotionally and legally. Preparing Yourself Emotionally Divorce is not an easy process. There will be plenty of down periods where you may feel angry…
A divorce can be one of the most stressful and impactful experiences of your life, as it involves the breaking apart of a marriage – and often, a family. Divorce requires that you divide your property and, if you have children, determine custody rights. This is a complex process, and you want someone protecting your interests. If you are…
There is no singular “divorce process” that every case follows. Your divorce will be just as unique as your marriage, and how you resolve your case will depend on how you and your spouse are able to communicate, as well as the complexities involved. An experienced Marin County and Sacramento County divorce attorney can review your circumstances and advise…
