Many people ask themselves, "what is family law?". Family Law is any legal issue that may pertain to your family when going through a divorce or separation. This area of law often comes into play when you are going through a divorce with your spouse. When you hire a lawyer for...
What does the Term Petitioner mean in a Divorce?
In a divorce their is what is known as the petitioner and the respondent. The petitioner in a divorce is the individual who files for divorce first. In contrast, the respondent will be the individual who gets served with the divorce documents. The respondent is required to respond to the...
No-fault Divorces
In California divorces, their is what is called a no faul divorce. Other states may require you to provide evidence as to why the marriage did not work. In California, when you are filing your divorce papers you just check the box that says "irreconcilable differences". Often times people are...