The questions relating the divorce can be
rather diverse: what type of the divorce to choose, what the main peculiarities
of this or that divorce are, how to omit the sharp angles of the marriage
dissolution and begin a new life without old arguings, how to file with the
court and a various other issues that are turning in your mind here and there.
For the couple, who is divorcing for the first time, we would recommend
learning all the peculiarities of the divorce in especially in California. The
best idea is overcome all the annoying questions in advance is to decide both
with your spouse, what exactly you want and how to get it within the shortest
period of time. Let’s discuss together the main and commonly used question
about the divorce procedure in California.
How much do divorces cost in California?
In California, different types of the divorce
cost in a various way. The fee depends on the case, the complex or easy deal,
the way of the preparation of the documents, the attorney presence or absence,
etc. The approximate price for the regular divorce in California is $15 000.
The more money you save, the less a sum will disappear from your bank account.
Your duty is to fulfill everything, according to the latest residency
requirements of California and other regulations that can vary regarding the
county and the individual court.
Is the Legal Separation the same as the Divorce Process?
No, it isn’t! The Legal Separation is a bit
another process. It is thought to be the pre-divorce procedure. The couple is
living separately until they want to terminate their marriage. The main idea is
that you should not divorce legally. However, the spouses who are currently
living separately have no right to marry another spouse or ask for the legal
cohabitation, etc. If the spouses break this rule, they will have a Contest
Divorce, and the Superior Court will grant them a fine, according to the
California legislation. To the contrary,
the divorce process is a legal marriage termination, and the spouses are
not the one family anymore. They have an ability to marry one more time or have
legal relations without the fear to be caught by the Superior Court.
Are there any no-cost divorces in California?
Concerning the California legislation, the
divorce is the same legal procedure as all other court procedures, and you
should pay some fees anyway. You can choose the cheapest way to complete your
marriage, you can waive your fee, you can reject to sign the documents, you can
prepare your documents using the online service that is twice cheaper than the
attorney’s fee, but finally, you still need to pay some money for the
government for the dealing with your case.
What is better: the Printed Divorce Papers or the Paper Divorce Documents?
It is absolutely your own choice. The papers
can be dealt online, so the only way to send you your paperwork is to sent them
t by the email. You receive the ready papers and print them to file for the
court. When your case is conducted by the attorney, you can tell him/her to do
everything in a paper documents or the printed papers as well. The main goal is
got when you can file with the Superior Court the accurate and correct forms,
how you did it-it is your variant.
What is the difference between a Default and No-Fault Divorces?
The Default Divorce means that your spouse
failed to agree with your divorce case and he/she refuses to sign the papers.
The No-Fault Divorce is similar to the Uncontested Divorce, a so-called planet
of happiness, where everybody agrees on everything. The Default Divorce can
last longer and in a more complicated way, so the No-Fault Divorce is obviously
the best one among all other types of the divorce.
How to cancel the Divorce in California?
The Superior Court is entitled to start or
finish the marriage/divorce in California. If the couple changed their mind and
ready to terminate the divorce process, a Family Court will grant them such a
possibility according to the common legislation. The reconciliation period is
granted to each couple, so ask for it with the brave intention to try one more
time the common life with your spouse.
How much does it take to get a Divorce in California?
As for the situation with the fee for the
divorce procedure, the divorce process term depends on the case simplicity. If
the case is a complex one, the divorce process in California can take more than
1 year. Otherwise, if the case is rather simple, you will pretty easily get the
divorce within a week or two weeks. The situation is questionable. The Superior
Court does its best to save the family, so do not forget about the
reconciliation period that can last approximately a month or two.
What to do if your spouse is far away?
When
your spouse if missed or somewhere far away, you should remember that you serve
him/her with the needed documents anyway. If your spouse is missed, you should
do your best to find him/her through the different searchings like newspapers,
magazines, street boards, etc. The Superior Court will help you to finish your
divorce case in spite of the absence of your spouse, but still, you have to
make some efforts. If your spouse is currently living at another place or is in
prison or at the army, the process of the divorce is the same we spoke earlier.
To sum up, we have to say, that the divorce
procedure is hard, despite all the sayings that it is just a period of your
life or something like that. You cannot show off that you are the king of the
world and do nothing. If your troubles are so big now, you can make them
tinier. Try once again to improve your life and to terminate your marriage
without constant arguments, and do not forget about your own human dignity!
