You can file separate returns (married/filing separate) and you can get a prenuptial agreement spells out your intentions.

If you are referring to an initial, pendente lite order for support, it will be based on the parties' earnings as of the date of the hearing on the...

House purchased before the date of marriage = separate property. The community acquires an interest in the property resulting from mortgage...

You don't say whether you have existing court orders regarding custody. You say you share 50/50, but it's not clear whether that's an informal...

Until Judgment is entered, you remain married. Nothing happens automatically. If you don’t participate, you don’t respond, judgment can proceed...

The court acquires jurisdiction on either the date you are served with the Petition or the date you file your Response which is your "first...

It's not clear what you want to do here (other than not allow him to claim you as a tax deduction). You selected "Divorce and Separation" as the...

As with any legal matter filed with the court, you have to serve the other party with your petition (or complaint). You can file a petition to...

Look the case up on the court’s website and see if it says judgment was entered. If it was entered and your name is on it, you’re divorced. If you...

If you meet the California residency requirements, you can file for divorce here in California. If there is a specific reason why you want or need...