Obtaining Child Custody Orders in California Generally speaking, obtaining custody orders can be done in one step. However, this is a document intensive process. Below is a short summary of the requirements and what to expect. First, the parent seeking custody orders must obtain a case number by filing certain documents with the family court…
Community Property and Separate Property in California Division of property and assets is a major concern in most divorces, and it does not help that the applicable laws can often be complicated and confusing. It is important to understand whether your property is considered “community’ or “separate” property, and how each will be treated in…
Divorce Process in California The Basics There are 3 main ways to end a marriage or registered domestic partnership in California: divorce, legal separation, and annulment. It is not necessary for both spouses or domestic partners to agree to end the marriage. Either Spouse or partner can decide to end the marriage. If the other…
