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Or is it the date one party moves out to separate the end of the marriage? Trying to determine length of time one would get alimony if the marriage is to end
answered on Jul 21, 2022
A divorce in California is final upon the entry of judgment or as you stated - finalized. There are three dates that are necessary to a divorce. The first one is the date of marriage. This one is the easiest to determine and can be found on your marriage license. The second date is the date of... View More 
retain counsel prior to investigation questioning?
answered on Jun 24, 2022
It is always best practice to have an an attorney with you when questioned by law enforcement or the district attorney's investigators, because an attorney is your best protection - next to the truth. Investigators who question people are usually highly skilled individuals and they can turn a... View More
I got married in Massachusetts and now I've lived in California for 3 years. I wonder whether my marriage certificate needs to be notarized if I file for divorce in California. Thanks!
answered on Jun 3, 2022
You do not need your marriage certificate to be notarized to file for divorce in California. Your marriage certificate from Massachusetts can stand on its own authentication by being certified from the clerk recorder's office of the county in Massachusetts that issued it. Additionally, a... View More
I’m currently residing in California and my wife is in Maryland. We’ve been married for 33 years. We have no children. We have been separated for about 6 months.
answered on May 23, 2022
California is a no-fault/community property state. This means that even if the other party does not want a divorce, you can still get one. As for your wife living in Maryland and you living in California, you can file in California so long as you meet the residency and jurisdiction requirements.... View More
I got a restraining order and had my first court date which they extended for a new date. I have accumulated more evidence for my case, do I need to serve the other party or submit it to the clerks office or can I just bring it to court with me
answered on May 21, 2022
It depends on what the new evidence is. As a general rule, you should include include all of your evidence, attachments, text messages etc. in your original moving papers. If there is now a new date, and depending on how far away the new date is, you could file an amended declaration with the new... View More
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