Bifurcation of a Divorce

You have the option to bifurcate the proceeding so you can get your divorce and have the rest of the issues to be resolved later. You can always...

Divorced and then married in the US but 1st marriage is still valid abroad. Will this cause any issues?

You are considered divorced as long as you have a valid dissolution of marriage here in the US.

What happens after a request enter default has been entered, how long does it take for the divorce to be final

It depends on many factors. For example, if you are asking for spousal or child support or there are real properties that need to be divided, then...

Have not lived with spouse in 22 years. not legally divorced. best way to get a quick divorce? all children are now over 18

First, you need to file the petition for divorce and serve the other party with all the documentations. He has 30 days to respond to your petition....

I cannot find my husband but would like to get a divorce. If I get a divorce decree in CA by doing service by publication,

In order for you to serve him by publication you have to show the court that you have performed due diligence in finding him (e.g. Facebook, real...

If I file divorce in California and my husband decides to contest it, will I be responsible for his legal expenses?

Pursuant to the California Family Code, a party will be required to pay for the other party's attorney fees if there is a disparity in income, and...

During a divorce, if both parties want to set a future date as the divorce date - is that possible?

The dissolution of marriage cannot be granted until 6 months after the date of service of the petition on the Respondent. Most courtrooms and...

Motion To Compel in Divorce

You can either file a motion for contempt or ask for sanctions. In my personal opinion, sanctions are usually more effective than contempt....

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How come child custody was not discussed at my divorce settlement conference?

The amount of child support depends on the percentage of custody that each parent has. The parent that has more percentage of custody has to pay...

What is the difference between a dissolvement of marriage and a divorce in the state of California?

In California, the legal term for divorce is Dissolution of Marriage. But they are the same thing.