How To File For Divorce In California

by Talamo, John J.

• ISBN13: 9781572484894
• ISBN10: 1572484896
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-30
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

California divorce rate is between 63%-68% (depending on the area).

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books	vii
Introduction	xi
Marriage Ins and Outs	1	(8)
Marriage
Divorce
Nullity (Annulment)
Legal Separation
Do You Really Want a Divorce?
The Legal System	9	(10)
Theory vs. Reality
The Players
Divorce Law
Divorce Procedure
Legal Research
Lawyers	19	(10)
The Need for a Lawyer
Deciding to Use a Lawyer
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Evaluating Your Situation	29	(30)
Your Spouse
Financial Information
Property
Schedule of Assets and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Potential Problems
Child Support
Spousal Support (Alimony)
Potential Problems
Which Divorce Procedure to Use
General Procedures	59	(14)
An Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Court Clerk
Notifying Your Spouse
Courtroom Manners
Negotiating
Summary Dissolution Procedure	73	(6)
Requirements
Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution of Marriage
Request for Judgment, Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, and Notice of Entry of Judgment
Notice of Revocation of Petition for Summary Dissolution
Uncontested Divorce Procedure	79	(36)
Summons (Family Law)
Petition
Declaration under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Starting Your Divorce Proceeding
Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure
Schedule of Assets and Debts
Income and Expense Declaration
Serving Your Spouse
When Your Spouse Will Not Cooperate
Final Declaration of Disclosure
Stipulation for Child Support
Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)
Responding to the Divorce Filing
Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution
Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers
Military Service Considerations
Judgment
Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal Support
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support
Notice of Entry of Judgment
Domestic Partnerships	115	(6)
Declaration of Domestic Partnership
Exceptions from Marriage
Termination of a Domestic Partnership
Contested Divorce Procedure	121	(10)
Collecting Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Spousal Support (Alimony)
The Court Hearing	131	(4)
Preparation
The Hearing
Public Assistance
When You Cannot Find Your Spouse or Partner	135	(6)
The Diligent Search
Preparing and Filing Court Papers
Publishing
Special Circumstances	141	(10)
When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Temporary Support and Custody
Taxes
If Your Spouse Also Files for Divorce
The Future
Glossary	151	(10)
Appendix A: California Statutes	161	(8)
Appendix B: Forms	169	(150)
Index	319