What Happens During Divorce Litigation?

What Happens During Divorce Litigation?

In California, there are several different ways to end a marriage. And—thanks to our friends in Hollywood—we’re guessing that divorce litigation is the one you’re most familiar with.  Divorce litigation is a type of contested divorce, which takes place in a formal...
Why Do I Need an Attorney?

Why Do I Need an Attorney?

Hiring an attorney is a stressful, expensive endeavor. Indeed, out of all the costs likely to arise during your divorce, the fees you pay your lawyer will likely make up the bulk of your expenses—by a lot.  Worse, still, there’s no way to tell how long you’ll have to...
Marriage Annulment in CA

Marriage Annulment in CA

In the realm of family law, marriage annulment is one of those oft’ misunderstood concepts—probably because it’s not used very much.  Similar to divorce, an annulment makes a declaration about the legal status of a marriage. Unlike divorce, however, annulment doesn’t...
Legal Separation in CA

Legal Separation in CA

There’s married, and then there’s divorced; but did you know there’s an “in-between” phase, as well?  This is middle ground is called a “separation,” and—chances are—you’ve probably heard of it before. In California, however, couples have the option of taking this...