A frustrating but mandatory part of the divorce process in California is completing financial disclosure forms. One of these forms is the Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150), which requires both the Petitioner and Respondent to detail their earnings and spending. ...
Military spouse benefits are one of the more complicated areas to discuss when considering a divorce. If you are a future military retiree, a current military retiree, or a spouse or former spouse seeking advice on this topic, here is some basic information you should...
Anything you post on social media during a divorce can, and likely will, be used against you in your dissolution proceedings. It is extremely important to avoid posting about getting divorced on all your social media profiles because anything that can be construed...
Divorce can be a difficult and painful process, especially when the needs of minor children must be considered above the desires of the parents. Are parents living separately? How long before the divorce is finalized? What happens in the interim? More importantly,...
In California, there are two types of spousal support: temporary and permanent (or long-term support). Temporary support is support that is ordered before your final judgment of dissolution. Permanent or long-term support is ordered either at trial or through...
If you plan to file for a divorce in the state of California, you’re probably wondering how long the divorce process will take to complete. The answer to that question is—it depends. Under California family law, a couple cannot be divorced until at least six...