Orange County Divorce Lawyers & Personal Injury
Law Offices
315 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Telephone: 714.665.6600
Facsimile: 714.665.6603
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Orange County Divorce Lawyers & Personal Injury
Law Offices
2020 West Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, California 92801
Telephone: 714.520.5330
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What are the steps for a Divorce?
Deciding to Divorce your spouse…Making the decision to dissolve your marriage may be the most critical decision of your family’s life.
Factors to consider in a divorce are “peace of mind” and legal matters.
Families with children need to consider the welfare and psychological consequences of the divorce.
The divorce law offices of Yanez & Montes can help you and your family comprehend your legal rights, but only you can settle your differences and commit to a new foundation for a successful future.
Preparation for a Divorce…
Know your options and legal ramifications before plunging into a divorce.
Those that file for a divorce will frequently have a misunderstanding about family law. Therefore, YOU need to do your homework and educate yourself on your legal rights and obligations.
Knowledge and the right legal team can make a big difference in the conclusion of your divorce.
Timing is also significant; which will encompass bank accounts, property, income, retirement plans, spousal support… etc...
Therefore, try seeking legal advice before threatening your spouse with a divorce. Family counseling / mediation should be your first choice before seeking out a divorce.
Do you have the financial means to proceed with a divorce or does your spouse control the finances?
Dissolution Petition & Proceedings...
If you have an agreement with your spouse and do not anticipate having a contested divorce, your agreement can be incorporated into your final judgment (divorce Order).
Therefore, the divorce proceedings are less costly and straightforward.
If the parties can not agree then court intervention becomes necessary and this can prolong your divorce and can lead to higher legal fees.
Post Divorce...
Whenever there are children involved between the two parties, in most cases there will be on going issues that arise from “child-support” issues due to modification that result from changes in ones financial situations.
This also holds true when alimony is involved with marriages of long duration. (10 years +).
For more family law information, please visit... Divorce lawyer Californa blog to learn more about divorce matters in California. The abogado de divorcio California blog is also translated in Spanish for the convenience of our Spanish speaking community. We are also associated with a FAMILY LAWYER ORANGE COUNTY site that provides discounts for military families. We are Orange County Family Law Lawyers serving your communities since 2000.
