The cost of divorce varies between a few hundred dollars and several hundred thousand dollars. For some couples, the cost can even exceed millions in attorney fees, professional services, and court fees. Uncontested, do-it-yourself (DIY) divorces are among the least expensive divorces possible, while a contested divorce between spouses with children or extensive investments and […]

In California certified copies of divorce decrees are either authorized or informational and must be obtained from the specific county Superior Court where the divorce papers were filed. A list of individuals who qualify as an authorized requestor is provided below. An informational divorce decree is available for family history or genealogy purposes and it […]

If a married couple reaches a stage in their relationship where they no longer wish to reside together, they have a choice. They can end the marriage through a divorce proceeding, or they can choose live separate and apart while remaining married. There are significant differences between a divorce and a separation that would influence […]

<p>State laws allow people to adopt the last name of their spouse or any other surname they desire when they get married. It is a personal choice that is recognized as a legal change of name once it is entered on a marriage certificate. When a marriage ends in a divorce, the process of resumption […]

Although many weddings vows include some variation of the phrase “til death do us part,” most marriages in the 21st century end up in divorce. After the delicate issue of child custody and support, the thorniest matter in dissolution of marriage proceedings is the equitable distribution of marital assets, particularly when it involves real estate. […]

Gone are the days when fault had to be assigned in divorce cases. Not many decades ago, one spouse would have to prove cruelty, adultery or some other kind of mistreatment to get a divorce. Today, all 50 states provide a no fault divorce option. This makes the divorce process easier. Nonetheless, one spouse can […]

More people are turning to the option of divorce to deal with troubled marriages. The State of California has lead the country in developing many legal precedents. How much does a divorce in California cost? Court Fees Determined by County The California government is short of money, so when you file for divorce in California, […]

Even in the best circumstances, divorce is difficult. In most cases, emotions run high while funds run low. Divorcing couples usually find themselves with half the funds they once had while debt continues to run high. Perhaps the couple was already deeply in debt, or maybe one partner has frozen the assets. Whatever the situation […]

Some people might not want to end their marriages even though their spouses do. Therefore, they might want to simply refuse to sign the divorce papers in hopes that will force the other parties to stay married to them. However, in reality, refusing to sign divorce papers only delays the inevitable and makes it more […]