FAQs

What is the process to get a divorce?

Starts with filing the petition and serving the petition on the other side by personal service at which point the respondent has 30 days within which to file a response.

How long does it take to get a divorce (in the State of California)? 

A divorce can be final no sooner than 6 months and 1 day after service upon the respondent but it can take longer than that depending on several factors.

Do I give up any rights if I move out of the house?

Moving out of the house generally does not give up any rights that you may have. Although, each case is specific unto itself.

If I bought a house with my spouse and used my separate property for the down payment, do I get it back?

Under California Family Code Section 2640, spouses are entitled to be reimbursed for their separate property contributions to the acquisition of property.

What does our practice include?

We represent parties in divorces, paternity actions, child support, spousal support, division of property, attorney’s fees and other family law matters. We practice in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino.

Do I need fault to get a divorce?

In California, you do not need to prove fault to acquire a divorce. The only grounds necessary are “irreconcilable differences.”

How do I conclude my case?

Approximately 90% of all cases settle and the rest are tried by the court. Sometimes it is less expensive to go to court than to engage in endless and fruitless settlement negotiations.