As my colleagues have explained, yes, it can be done. And, if you are both in agreement to terminate status and reserve on all else, it is a fairly...

Meretricious has to do with a contract agreement based on one party to the contract providing sexual services. It was used in a 1976 case Marvin v....

How fast can I finalize my divorce?

How quickly you are able to complete your divorce depends upon 1) California Law and 2) you and your spouse. Under California you, the earliest...

Can I get a divorce in California if I was married in Vegas , ?

To answer your first question, yes, you can divorce in California, regardless of where you married, if either spouse has been a resident of the...

How can I have my marriage annualled.

An annulment requires proving fraud or other reason that the marriage was void (not valid). His attempt to kill you does not impact the cost of...

I got merry 8 years ago and never live with my spouse we broke up a week later after we got married. I haven’t seen or talk

Yes, you can move forward to dissolve the marriage. The difficulty may be in getting her properly served. You will have to show the court that you...

Can you modify a Dissolution Judgement after it's been signed??

I would strongly recommend that you take your judgment to an experienced family law attorney in your area. Designation of beneficiaries is...

How can I get my ex wife to take her maiden name back after a divorce

You can't. It is completely her choice. By making the request to change her name in her opening documents, she preserves the ability to do so, but...

Will the court divide property if i cannot locate and serve my husband with divorce summons, preliminary declaration of disclosu

Yes. The judge can only make orders over items listed in your petition documents. If it is not in your petition documents, the judge will likely...

I am a family law lawyer practicing exclusively in consensual dispute resolution (often called "alternative" dispute resolution) processes. I also...