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Apr
If you are researching your options for divorce in California, you may have come across the term “no-fault” divorce. This term can be confusing, especially for people unfamiliar with California's divorce grounds and legal system. The Ventura divorce lawyers a...
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Apr
Filing for divorce can be a big step, and decisions around when to file, how to file, and who should file can seem complex. Before making any decisions, it is important to understand the effects of these choices. Generally, who files the divorce case does not have serious effe...
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Apr
To file for divorce in California, there is only one real requirement that you must meet: you have to already be married first. Generally, you can get divorced almost as soon as you get married - if you want to – but there are a few other requirements and legal iss...
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Apr
If you and your spouse have discussed divorce and want to file an uncontested divorce, you may be confused about how the process proceeds. Most divorce cases involve going to court, holding hearings for property division and child custody, and having a judge make decisions abo...
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Apr
In California, there are a few options to get divorced. In nearly every case, you must go to court and have a judge approve your divorce case. To cut costs on your divorce, you may be able to file your case yourself - but doing so opens you to potential problems and late...
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Apr
If your husband has cheated on you, you might feel heartbroken or you might want justice. While you may be mad at your husband, you might be furious with the person he cheated with. One solution you may have thought about is taking them to court. The Ventura, CA family law attorn...
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Apr
If you've been researching divorce online, you may be looking for options to file your divorce case online and get the divorce finalized quickly and easily. Unfortunately, California law does not currently authorize spouses to get divorced online - but there are simpl...
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Apr
Before you can finalize your divorce in California, you must go through a 6-month waiting period. During this time, you will still be technically married, but you may start living separately and getting on with your life after marriage. Because the law still considers you married...
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Apr
A bench warrant is a warrant for your arrest issued to force you to appear in court. Typically, these warrants are issued after a failure to appear for another case or because the court needs to see you about some other matter. If a police officer finds out you have a bench wa...
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Apr
Many couples file for divorce or legal separation and start living as individuals again. The law allows you to immediately return to a single lifestyle with the caveat that you are still officially married. This allows you to divide property and go your own way – but what if y...
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Apr
The choice between legal separation and divorce is often more complex than you might initially think. If you are seeking a divorce, you should understand that a divorce is permanent and returns you to being individual, single people. Choosing legal separation instead can have imp...
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Apr
Drinking and driving is a serious issue throughout the U. S. Many people who face charges for DUI face probation. There are two types of DUI probation, and each one has different effects on your freedom and rights. Drinking while on probation for DUI is usually not a good idea...
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