FILING FOR DIVORCE IN LOS ANGELES
When you have reached the decision to proceed with divorce, it is necessary to navigate the legal process. Filing for divorce in Los Angeles can be a confusing or difficult process. The Los Angeles Law Offices of Tamila Jensen can help you accomplish this with maximum efficiency.
LOS ANGELES DIVORCE LAW
To begin divorce proceedings in Los Angeles, it is necessary to prove that you have been a resident of the State of California for six months, and of LA county for at least 3 months.
Divorce law allows for two basic reasons for the end of marriage:
- Incurable insanity of one of the partners
- Irreconcilable differences between partners
Los Angeles divorce law indicates that there are different procedures, forms and tasks based on the different types of divorce.
Summary dissolution – You and your spouse have been married for less than 5 years, have no children, few assets, few debts and no disagreements as to how to divide belongings or debts.
For summary dissolutions, it is necessary to complete a 15 step process which includes forms, worksheets and agreements. These must be filed with clerks at your local Los Angeles Superior Court. Following original filing, a six month waiting period ensues, after which additional appearance with the court clerk is necessary. Once additional paperwork and fees are complete, a signed document from the Superior Court will be sent to you, officially ending the marriage.
For a guide to summary dissolution, refer to http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/documents/fl810.pdf
Uncontested divorce – both parties agree completely to the division of property and debts. This method involves filing of various forms and specific legal proceedings based on the particular circumstances.
Contested divorce – You and your spouse do not agree on all matters related to dividing property and debt. Litigation will ensue.
Uncontested and contested divorce cases in Los Angeles require an abundance of forms and procedures. These vary depending on the family situation, childcare needs, support issues and more.
Forms available for download with some explanatory guidance are available at the following location:
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/divorce/divforms.htm#regular
HELPING YOU WITH THE DIVORCE PROCESS
While Los Angeles divorce laws do not require the participation of a lawyer, it is highly advisable that one be used.
For such a dramatic life change, it is essential that all the details be handled correctly. You should not have to be struggling with difficult court processes at this time. Rather it is worthwhile to have the peace of mind that all that needs to be done for your LA divorce legal representation are being handled.
