Marijuana has been legal in our neighbors to the north, Washington and Oregon, for a few years now. Though medical use has been allowed for some time, recreational use was not. That all changed at the beginning of 2018, when Proposition 64—the Adult Use of Marijuana Act—a measure approved by …
The word “decree” can refer to any sort of proclamation backed up with authority or law but in family law, a “divorce decree” simply refers to the court’s final ruling and judgment order that makes the termination of a marriage official.
As with every process, this one has a moment where it starts. In California, the first divorce step is when you fill out and file the divorce petition. You’ll need to provide your personal information and that of your spouse.
Is There More Than One Option to End Your Marriage? When it comes to ending your marriage, there are multiple options at your disposal. You can choose divorce or you can choose annulment. The question remains, which is better and which is right for you? Each comes with potential benefits …
The topic of vaccinations and whether they do more harm than good has been a hot public debate recently. Everyone from certified experts citing facts to celebrities have thrown in their two cents. Fallout from this conflict can be felt across the board, even in child custody disputes. Which Parent …
Divorce comes with a finality, with the knowledge that your marriage is definitively over. It may be the absolute right choice, but that doesn’t make it easy. This one decision throws your entire life into upheaval. Sign that paper and your life is never the same. While divorce is the …
Our children are the most important part of our lives. There’s nothing we won’t do for them. Divorce is an all-too-frequent occurrence, but that doesn’t mean we stop caring for our kids. And it certainly doesn’t mean we stop providing for their care. After a marriage ends, this most often …
For many of us, pets are considered vital members of our families. As people put off having children until later in life, or forgo child-rearing altogether, our animal companions can fill roles traditionally reserved for kids. We spend billions of dollars on their care and well-being every year, we sleep …
Debt has a way of getting ahead of you all too quickly. Credit cards, loans, medical bills, mortgages, they all add up. If you’re not careful, before long you’re fighting just to keep your head above water. Marriages feel the brunt, and often filing for bankruptcy offers the best option …
When most people think about divorce, they imagine heated exchanges, arguments, and conflict. It’s a volatile time. Spouses often have more than their share of bitterness and anger, and mudslinging is common. Some claims are legitimate, others not so much. Unfounded abuse allegations rank among the most nefarious of these. …
We see it all the time in the media. Magazines, TV shows, and websites have made a cottage industry sharing the salacious details of celebrity splits. It’s a tabloid staple; the public can’t get enough. You probably don’t have paparazzi following your every move, but that doesn’t mean privacy during …
When ending a marriage, in most cases people wind up hiring a divorce attorney. The Do-It-Yourself approach is easier and more accessible than ever, but it’s often in your best interest to have representation. This means at some point you’ll schedule an initial consultation with a divorce lawyer. These meetings …
The steps to getting divorced in CA are relatively simple; establish residency on a state/county level, file the forms, serve your spouse, and finalize your agreement.