California happens to use the term “dissolution” rather than “divorce.” There is no difference between what is called a dissolution in California, and what other states call a divorce. In both cases, the judge issues a judgment that terminates the marriage, and determines the disposition of property, the legal rights...
Do I Have to Hire an Attorney in Order to Get a Divorce?
When filing for a dissolution of marriage, or divorce, it is not legally necessary to have an attorney representing you. Yet a divorce attorney can be an influential ally at a difficult time. Not only does an attorney know the processes for the courts and what paperwork is necessary to...
What does a Family Law Attorney do?
Family law attorneys are the ones you will need to speak with if you are going through a divorce, mediation, or legal separation. These are the attorneys that will help you throughout your entire divorce. Issues that the family law attorney will be able to assist you with are child...