California Divorce
Skip AheadThe Divorce Process
Our professional team guides you from the earliest stages—filing the paperwork and responding to motions—through the final divorce settlement or trial.
- You fill out and file the paperwork,
- Serve your spouse,
- Disclose all assets and debts,
- Work out an agreement,
- Sign the final documents.
In uncontested divorces and straightforward cases, it can proceed smoothly.
Simpler divorces occur in short, childless marriages with minimal shared assets and mutual agreement.
Complexity increases with children, significant wealth or debt, or long-term marriages, often requiring disputes over parenting plans or property rights. Unresolved issues may lead to arbitration, mediation, or trial.
Related Reading: In-Depth Article – Different Types of Divorce Proceedings
(No-fault, contested, uncontested, collaborative, mediated, summary dissolution, etc)
Choosing The Best Divorce Attorney
“Best” is a subjective term. It means different things to different people. The decision to hire the best divorce lawyer varies depending on the case. What works in one situation doesn’t always work in another.
- No two cases play out the same way.
- Every situation has a unique set of variables.
- Every state has its laws regarding divorce and custody.
Family law matters require specialized expertise. A lawyer skilled in custody cases is crucial for parents, while those with significant assets need an attorney experienced in high-asset divorces. Because each divorce is unique, the ideal lawyer for one situation might not be right for another.
In-Depth: Finding the Best Attorney For Your Case
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