Divorce is legally defined as the dissolution of marriage. When spouses decide to divorce, they may have to address other complicated legal issues such as child custody, child support, and spousal support. These legal matters tend to be very sensitive and spouses usually have a hard time coming to a mutual agreement regarding these issues. For this reason, it is always advisable that each spouse obtain the services of a qualified divorce and family law attorney. A family law attorney can advise the spouse of his/her legal options, protect the spouse’s best interests, protect the children’s best interests, and also litigate on the spouse’s behalf both in and out of court.
California Grounds for Divorce
In California, spouses who wish to end their marriage must meet one of the two legal grounds for divorce. The first ground is irreconcilable differences, and the second ground is incurable insanity. If the spouses meet these grounds, they may continue forth with the divorce process.
California Divorce Residency Requirements
Spouses who wish to divorce must make sure that they meet state mandated residency requirements before they begin the divorce process. In the state of California:
- A judgment of dissolution of marriage may not be entered unless one spouse has been a resident of California for six months and of the county in which the petition is filed for three months.
- For the purpose of a petition for the dissolution of marriage, the husband and the wife may each have separate residences depending upon proof of the fact and not upon legal presumptions.
Pasadena Divorce Attorney
If you are about to file for divorce, or if you are currently going through the divorce process, it is to your benefit to consult with a skilled Pasadena divorce attorney. The Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer has successfully represented countless clients with legal matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support. Our experienced legal team is compassionate, dedicated, and resourceful. When we work on our client’s divorce cases, we do everything possible to ensure that their legal matter is handled efficiently and correctly. At the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, we strive to protect our clients’ rights and fulfill their wishes.
Contact our Pasadena Divorce Attorneys today!
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