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Divorce lawyers can advise on a variety of matters related to your divorce, whether your divorce is highly contested or relatively simple.

A court of law is the only way one can obtain a divorce decree, dissolution, legal separation, nullity or other form of terminating a marriage. The court also has jurisdiction to resolve other issues that may be related to the divorce including custody and visitation rights for minor children, division of marital assets and debts, spousal support, child support, restraining orders, and other matters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Grounds for Divorce in California?
In California , a divorce (technically called dissolution of marriage) may be granted on one of two grounds; 1) irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the … more
What Documents and Supporting Information Must Be Submitted With a Divorce Petition in California?
The documents and forms which must be filed to petition for divorce in California depend on the type of divorce being sought. For a summary divorce between spouses who have been married for less … more
What are the Laws in California About How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
Marital property in California is categorized as either community property or separate property, also called non-community property. How the property is categorized will determine how it is … more

Legal Articles

Moving on: Tips for Relocating to Another State After a Divorce
A final divorce decree is often a bittersweet moment. It is bitter in the sense that it legally ends a marriage and for many it is sweet in that the difficult decisions, anxieties and emotions that go along with the divorce process are over and the parties are free to move on with their individual lives. For some divorcees that means moving to a new state to be closer to family, for … more
How to Avoid an Ugly Divorce
While a divorce clearly indicates that a couple no longer wants to be married, the process of getting divorced does not have to be ugly. Often, particularly if there are children from the marriage, it is important to keep things amicable because the divorced spouses must continue to communicate after the divorce is finalized. Just how that can be accomplished depends on the … more