Category Archives: Divorce lawyers in Orange CA

When to Divorce?

When making this important decision regarding whether to divorce it is important to consider many aspects. If their are children involved it is best to speak with your children and close family and relatives. The divorce not only affects those who will be separating, but it affects the children. Often children have trouble coping with…
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What is the Child’s Perspective on Divorce?

Frequently, parents filing for divorce bring their children along to the conference with our attorneys. And although, our law office have always valued the perspective of the children whose parents are ending their marriage, directly meeting those children only solidifies how important the divorce process is for them. Remember, the divorce process is as difficult,…
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February: Month of Romance or Divorce?

With Valentine’s Day in the middle of February, you would think it’s the most romantic month of the year. However, ironically, February seems to be the most active month for divorce. There’s even a little riddle devoted to the month of divorce: “Roses are red/ violets are blue/ I made a mistake in marrying you.”…
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Unseen Divorce Costs

Its no secret that divorces can be expensive. However, there are many aspects of post-divorce life which will also require extensive financial planning and budgeting to manage. The simple and costly math of post-divorce life is that an income which used to have to only support one household must now support two, regardless of the…
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Issues in a Divorce

Divorce proceedings can be relatively expensive dependent upon the issues involved. If the divorce proceeding is amicable between the two parties the costs will be lower. On the other hand, if both parties are arguing back and forth and are not agreeable the costs may be higher. Issues that may arise in a divorce are…
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Heidi Klum and Seal Divorce

Seal and Heidi Klum have been in a marriage of approximately seven years. It has been announced recently that the two will be parting ways. This is a highly publicized split due to the high profile celebrities involved. The issues that may need to be discussed are custody of the children the two have together.…
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How Can I Find Divorce Attorneys in My Area?

If you are searching for a local family law attorney in your area you may want to research online. If you would like a more personal referral you may want to speak with family or friends or prior clients. It is important to know the attorneys reputation and credentials. Divorces can be stressful and can…
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Grounds for Dissolution

California is a “no-fault” state, but does require a party to claim there are grounds for granting the dissolution.  There are two grounds for a dissolution: Irreconcilable differences. Incurable insanity. While I often have clients come in claiming that their soon to be ex spouse is incurably insane, I usually manage to convince them that…
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Parenting Class in Orange County; Which Parenting Class Should I Take?

F.A.C.E.S. stands for Family Assessment, Counseling & Education Services. Founded in 1988, this organization, among other practices, provides parents with a safe place to take parenting classes which are accepted by judges in Orange County. Many times, the court will order a party to enroll in a parenting class by a certain time, for a…
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What Are The Requirements For Filing A Petition For Dissolution in California?

In order to file a Petition for dissolution in California, one of the parties must live in California for a minimum of 6 months.  In order to file in a particular county, one of the parties must reside in that county for a minimum of 3 months.  These requirements are important, since a court must…
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