Divorce

Los Angeles Divorce Attorney resolves Marriage disputes

Divorce or “dissolution of marriage” refers to the legal process of terminating or ending a marriage. There are many legal and financial aspects of any divorce that must be addressed and determined during the divorce process. It’s important for anyone contemplating divorce or currently in the California divorce process to work with an attorney who has an extensive background in handling divorce cases. 

Requirements for a California Divorce

There are not many requirements that a couple must meet in order to file for divorce. In order to file for divorce, a couple must have lived in the state of California for at least six months. In addition, the couple must have resided in the county they wish to file for divorce in for at least three months.  Furthermore, California has a six month waiting period before the courts will grant a divorce.

California is a “No Fault” State

In some states a couple will only be granted a divorce if they can prove they have acceptable grounds to divorce.  This is not true in California. California is a “no fault” state, meaning you do not need to prove that one or both spouses did something wrong in order to be granted a divorce.

The fact that one or both people in the marriage want a divorce is reason enough for judges in California. A couple can simply state that they have “irreconcilable differences.”  Furthermore, because California is a “no fault” state, a couple will still be granted a divorce even if one spouse does not wish to divorce.

Divorce is a complicated, complex, and emotionally difficult process for the entire family, and all of your rights must be acknowledged and protected during the divorce process.

"I have personally guided hundreds of clients through the California divorce process. I personally and thoroughly evaluate every case, and develop a plan that not only highlights a client’s strengths, but also represents their best interests. In addition, I aggressively negotiate with the other party in order to obtain the most favorable settlement."

- Charles M. Green

 Aggressive Divorce Lawyer for High Net Worth clients in Greater Los Angeles