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Most people who want to end their marriages are familiar with divorce. However, another way you can legally end your marriage is by seeking an annulment. Although divorce and annulment are aimed at ending the marriage, an annulment makes it as if the marriage did not exist. Therefore, the legal effects of this action are different. Seeking an annulment involves filing a petition with the family court and attending the hearing. The spouse who files for an annulment is responsible for establishing why the marriage should be...
The divorce process is complicated for the couple and the children (if any). It takes a long struggle before a couple decides to end their marriage permanently. One or both partners can fight to...
Going through a separation or divorce yields many outcomes for involved parties, including the need to determine whether spousal support provisions are required. Therefore, understanding the terms...
It is not always necessary for a divorce to end in a legal battle. Collaborative divorce is becoming increasingly popular as more spouses choose to settle their disagreements out of the courtroom...
After divorce, a California family court could order spousal support if one spouse earns a lower income that cannot sustain the lifestyle they were enjoying before the divorce. The spouse earning more money will be expected to send a specified amount to the one making less for a predetermined period, at least until the latter gains training and skills needed to make enough for their needs. Spousal support is necessary for both men and women and is granted at a family court’s discretion. Many alimony-paying divorcees ask how...
Courts in California, like in many other jurisdictions, are intended to make decisions based on a statutory criterion known as the "best interest of the child." Although this is an admirable goal,...
When married couples decide to go their separate ways, a considerable number of people will immediately turn to divorce to dissolve their marriage, which is usually due to a lack of knowledge about...
No one gets married intending to be divorced later. Regrettably, some relationships don't work, and there will come a moment when the couple will discuss a legal separation decision. If you and your...
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