California Divorce and Family Law

California Divorce FAQ

Get answers to common questions about divorce in California.
Uncontested Divorce in California

Learn about the uncontested divorce process in California.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in California

Learn about the kinds of spousal support available in California, how judges decide the amount of alimony and how long it will last, and whether you can change the award later.
Adultery in California: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

We've all heard of marriages ending because one spouse was unfaithful. But does your spouse's misconduct matter when it comes to alimony and other issues in a California divorce?

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How to Get an Annulment in California

Wondering if you can get an annulment? Learn about the grounds for an annulment and how to get one in California.

How Do I File for Divorce in California?

Wondering where to begin and how to file a divorce? Learn about the necessary forms and instructions to file for a divorce in California.
Summary Dissolution in California

Summary dissolution offers some couples a quicker, simpler way to divorce in California.

How to Calculate Child Support in California

Learn how child support works in California, including how support is calculated, when the amount can be different than the standard calculation, and how to modify the current amount of support you’re paying or receiving.
Child Support Enforcement in California

Learn how to get help collecting child support in California, what agencies and courts can do to enforce child support, and what can happen to deadbeat parents.
Can You Get Retroactive Child Support in California?

Learn when you can get a retroactive child support order in California—including a retroactive modification of existing child support—and how far back retroactive support orders can go.

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California Community Property FAQ

Here's what everyone filing for divorce in California needs to know about the state's property division laws.
Prenuptial Agreements in California

Understanding the legal requirements for prenuptial agreements in California.
Who Gets the House in a California Divorce?

When it comes to the marital home, divorcing couples have a few options for how to divide this valuable asset.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in California

Learn about the kinds of spousal support available in California, how judges decide the amount of alimony and how long it will last, and whether you can change the award later.

California Child Custody Laws

If you’re getting divorced in California, child custody and visitation could be your most contentious issue. If you don’t familiarize yourself upfront with what’s involved, you might regret it.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California

Child custody disputes can be difficult enough in normal circumstances, but they’re especially fraught when domestic violence or child abuse is part of the picture. Learn how California judges handle these cases.
Child Custody and Relocation Laws in California

If you have custody of your kids in California, you can relocate if you want to, right? Well, that depends.
Enforcing Child Custody and Visitation Orders in California

If you live in California and think your ex is violating your child custody or visitation order, how do you start enforcing the order?