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PO Box 2979, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
3558 Round Barn Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
131-A Stony Cir, Suite 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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133 1/2 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952
640 Third Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
51 E Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4728
555 California St., Suite 4925, PO Box 2523, Petaluma, CA 94953
103 Johnson Street, Windsor, CA 95492
412 Aviation Blvd, 1st Fl, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
823 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
3554 Round Barn Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1260 N. Dutton Ave., Suite 239, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2544 Cleveland Ave., Suite 210, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1201 Vine Street Suite 200, P O Box 455, Healdsburg, CA 95448
466 1st Street E, PO Drawer G, Sonoma, CA 95476
537 4th St, Suite D, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
438 1st St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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1550 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
775 Baywood Dr, Suite 213, Petaluma, CA 94954-5500
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How Do You File for Divorce?
Your state likely has requirements for filing for divorce. For example, some states require you and your spouse to live apart for a certain amount of time before filing. In general, you or another party will serve your spouse with divorce papers, and you will need to file a copy of your paperwork at your local court that handles these matters. Your divorce attorney will be able to walk you through the entire process and address all the details.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
The final cost of your divorce ultimately depends a great deal on both you and your spouse’s approach to the proceedings. If you can negotiate all of the terms of your divorce without any extended courtroom batters, you will spend much less money than if either of you insists on taking the divorce to trial. The use of outside experts, such as child psychologists and financial experts, will also affect the final cost.
How Long Does a Divorce Take?
Again, this depends on how you and your spouse approach the divorce proceedings. If you can easily work out everything, due to no-fault divorce laws, you may be able to complete the process in a few months. Every dispute that needs a judge’s or mediator’s supervision, however, will take time. Court appointments are typically not available on short notice.
Why Would You Get a Legal Separation Instead of a Divorce?
Some couples choose to get a legal separation instead of divorce because of religious beliefs. Others do it for financial reasons, even though they do not intend to get back together. You should be aware that in some states, a legal separation could mean having to deal with property division, child support, and alimony payments. A family law attorney can help you understand your options.
What Can You not Do in a Divorce?
During divorce proceedings, a family court judge may instruct you to refrain from certain actions, such as posting on social media about your spouse. If there are children involved, it’s also a good idea to not use your children as pawns or try to pit them against your spouse. You also may not hide any assets to keep them secret during the property division or alimony determination process.