Divorce Basics
Divorce Basics
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Get answers to common questions about divorce in California.
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Uncontested Divorce in California
Not all divorces require an expensive and emotional legal process. In California, if you and your spouse agree on all issues and meet all the state's requirements, you can file for a summary dissolution.
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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in California
Learn more about the types of spousal support available in California, how the judge determines the amount and duration, and whether you can change the award later.
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California Spousal Support FAQs
Find out how alimony (spousal support) is awarded and calculated in California.
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California Spousal Support & The Mythical Ten Year Rule
Spousal support that never ends if the marriage was ten years or longer? Not exactly.
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Adultery in California: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
Learn whether an extramarital affair can impact spousal support in California.
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Remarriage and Alimony in California
If you're receiving spousal support (alimony) after a divorce in California and you're hoping to remarry or live with a new partner, it's important to understand how your new relationship may impact your future payments.
Alternatives to Divorce
Alternatives to Divorce
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The Basics of Annulment in California
Wondering if you can get an annulment? Learn about the grounds for an annulment and how to get one in California.
Getting Divorced: The Divorce Process
Getting Divorced: The Divorce Process
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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.
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Legal Separation and Separation Agreements in California
In California, couples looking to end a marriage aren't limited to a traditional divorce. That said, a legal separation is not the same as using a separation agreement. Continue reading to learn the differences between divorce, legal separation, and separation agreements.
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Summary Dissolution in California
Summary dissolution offers a quicker, simpler way to divorce in California.
Child Support
Child Support
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California Child Support FAQ's
Answers to common questions about child support in California.
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Calculating Child Support Under California Guidelines
Learn more about how child support amounts are set in California.
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Guidelines for calculating and changing child support payments in California.
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Imputing Income for Child Support in California
Learn more about the process of imputing income in California and how it impacts child support.
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Learn how you can establish paternity and why it's beneficial for your child in California.
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Child Support Enforcement in California
Learn how to enforce child support orders and collect overdue payments in California.
Divorce and Property Division in California »
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California Divorce: Dividing Property
In a divorce, dividing property is often one of the most complicated tasks for spouses. In California, divorcing spouses must split any property acquired during the marriage, but there are some exceptions.
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Child Custody in California: Best Interests of the Child
California courts award custody of children based on the "best interests of the child" standard. Here's how it works.
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California
Learn more about domestic violence in California and how it impacts custody rights.
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Child Custody and Relocation Laws in California
What happens when one parent moves away.