Thinking about divorce? Know the legal steps you need to take.One of the first questions you may have if you’re thinking about divorce is “Do I have to go to court?” The answer is “No” so long as you can reach agreement with your spouse about how you’re going to...
By Amanda Gordon, JD If your spouse has filed for Legal Separation, you may be wondering whether or not you need to complete the Legal Separation process or if you can still file for divorce. Collaborative Professionals in the Bay Area will tell their clients about...
By Betsy Johnsen, JD Spousal support – sometimes called alimony – is based on many factors. In court a judge uses fourteen factors to determine how much money should be paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce. And the 14th factor is “other”! This means a judge...
By Ariel Sosna, JD In a California divorce, there are four basic steps if both spouses are taking part in the action. Step 1: filing and serving the Petition and Summons Step 2: filing and serving the Response (this is the only optional step) Step 3: completing the...
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