Posts in January, 2014

Jan 31 The "Ten Year Rule": Myth or Fact?

Many California residents have been told of a "ten year rule" which governs alimony payments. According to this rule, divorcees ...

Jan 30 Reasons to File for Legal Separation Instead of Divorce

Legal separation is not the same thing as a divorce. In fact, in a legal separation, both spouses are still legally married for ...

Jan 29 What is Decided in a Separation Agreement?

A separation agreement is the first step in a California divorce. In this state, one spouse has to move away from the other, ...

Jan 28 The Difference Between a Legal Separation and Separation Agreement

In the state of California, the first step in a divorce is to acquire a separation agreement. This is not the same thing as a ...

Jan 27 What is a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure

A preliminary declaration of disclosure is a form that is required for a California divorce. This form requires participation from ...

Jan 24 Should You File for Visitation of your Grandchildren?

There are some situations where it may be necessary for you to file for visitation rights if you would like to preserve your ...