Apr

Are You Legally Separated When You File for Divorce in California?

Divorce and legal separation are some of the options to end your relationship in California. Many people look to divorce to completely end their marriage and fully sever their ties to their spouse, but many other couples use legal separation instead or as a temporary measure...

07

Apr

Do You Have to Pay Spousal Support During a Separation in California?

When you and your spouse are legally separated, it accomplishes many of the same goals as divorce and you become independent people in many ways. Primarily, legal separation creates legal independence since it does not grant other types of independence while you are still off...

07

Apr

Can a Husband Sue His Wife’s Lover in California?

Relationships can become very difficult if one of the spouses cheated on the other. In many cases, adultery could even end the relationship. Historically, victims of adultery had the right to take legal action against their spouse and the person that their spouse cheated on t...

07

Apr

Is California a 50/50 State When it Comes to Divorce?

California is one of 9 “community property states” in the U. S. In these states, courts handle asset division in divorce cases by splitting all shared property equally, which generally means a strict 50/50 split. The Ventura, CA divorce lawyers at the Law Offices of...

07

Apr

Does Cheating on Your Spouse Break a Prenuptial Agreement in California?

Many couples use prenuptial agreements for many different reasons. These agreements could be used to make sure that you leave the marriage with your individual property intact or to make sure you keep ownership of your investments or business interests. One other common use o...

07

Apr

How Long Do You Have to Be Separated in California Before you Can File for Divorce?

In many states, lawmakers set limits on who can get divorced and when you can file for divorce. In those states, many couples choose to go through a trial separation period before getting divorced. In California, there is a waiting period to ensure that no one enters into a di...

07

Apr

Can My Husband Stop Paying the Mortgage During a Divorce in California?

When you’re in the middle of a divorce case, a lot of things in your life can seem up in the air. The question of where you will live and what will happen to your house is generally one of the biggest concerns people face. If you will be living apart, finding a new place to c...

07

Apr

How Does a Wife Get Alimony in California?

Spousal support – a. k. a. “alimony” – is traditionally paid to wives after a divorce to give them ongoing financial support. This practice is something that was more commonplace in the past when families primarily had one spouse who worked and one who stayed home to care for t...

07

Apr

What Qualifies You for Alimony in California?

In California, spousal support (also known as “alimony”) is used to help spouses continue to get the financial support they need after a divorce. If you are seeking a divorce and think that you might need ongoing financial support after the divorce is finalized &nd...

07

Apr

Does a Cheating Spouse Get Alimony in California?

After a divorce, many spouses claim alimony to help support themselves. Especially if the marriage was long or the spouse has increased medical costs due to a disability or old age, the court may consider alimony necessary. While some states may consider unfaithfulness in thei...

07

Apr

How Can I Get a Divorce Online in California?

Many websites offer services that they call “online divorce” services, or they advertise low-cost options to get divorced online. Unfortunately, California does not offer the opportunity to file for divorce online, and most of these websites only offer services to ...

07

Apr

Do I Need My Marriage Certificate to File for Divorce in California?

After you get married, you need a copy of your marriage certificate for many reasons. Changing your name on your driver’s license, passport, credit cards, and other places typically requires proof of your name change, which a copy of your marriage license can provide. If you ...

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Are You Legally Separated When You File for Divorce in California?

Do You Have to Pay Spousal Support During a Separation in California?

Can a Husband Sue His Wife’s Lover in California?

Is California a 50/50 State When it Comes to Divorce?

Does Cheating on Your Spouse Break a Prenuptial Agreement in California?

How Long Do You Have to Be Separated in California Before you Can File for Divorce?

Can My Husband Stop Paying the Mortgage During a Divorce in California?

How Does a Wife Get Alimony in California?

What Qualifies You for Alimony in California?

Does a Cheating Spouse Get Alimony in California?

How Can I Get a Divorce Online in California?

Do I Need My Marriage Certificate to File for Divorce in California?

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