Same-sex Divorce in California
Brief History of Gay Marriage in California Same-sex marriage has been legal in California since June 28, 2013. The State of California first issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples from June 16, 2008 to November 5, 2008 as a result of the Supreme Court of California ruling in In re Marriage Cases holding that prohibiting same-sex couples from marriage violated the California Constitution. After this, the issuance […]
Can you get a divorce without going to court?
Divorce is many things: “simple” is not the first word that comes to mind. However, in California, a framework exists that allows parties with minimal assets AND minimal debts. Both people need a mutual desire to get divorced the ability to finalize everything without “going to court” having a hearing with both sides needing to […]
Common Law Marriage in California?
Living Together But Aren’t Married, What Should I Expect From A Split Under California Law?
Divorce Default Proceedings: My Ex Won’t Agree to a Divorce – What Do I Do?
What happens when a person fails to respond to divorce paperwork after being served? We explore the divorce default proceeding.
Property Basics – Community Property and Separate Property
How does California categorize the things I own into Community Property and Separate Property? We help you decode these family law terms.
Post-judgment Modification of Orders: What You Should Know
What you should know about post-judgment modification of orders in your divorce or family law issue moving forward.
Date of Separation – Being Over and Out
The legal date of separation is essential in a divorce to determine the division of assets. It can be a tricky thing to pinpoint though.
Scorned Lover’s Delight: The Putative Spouse Exception
The Putative Spouse Exception – what happens if you were never really married anyway?
Getting an Annulment: To Void or Not to Void
In California getting an annulment or getting a marriage void is possible under a very specific set of circumstances.