For a long time, it’s been considered common knowledge that “50% of marriages end in divorce.” But that figure is outdated. According to a compilation of data published by Marriage Science: The crude divorce rate in the U.S. dropped by 42% in just over two decades – from 4.0 per 1,000 in 2000 to…
The main difference between divorce and legal separation in California is that divorce legally ends the marriage, while legal separation allows spouses to resolve financial, property, support, and parenting issues while remaining legally married. A divorced person may remarry after the divorce is final. A legally separated person may not remarry unless they later…
When a marriage ends, one of the first questions people ask is: What are the legal grounds for divorce in California? It’s important to know that California is a no-fault divorce state. Understanding how California courts view divorce and how the dissolution process works will help you know what to expect and how to…
Weddings are expensive – but divorces can truly break the bank. Yes, legal fees can be a significant factor, especially in a contested divorce with heated disputes and complex or high-value assets. In general, the less you can agree on, the more you have to litigate, the longer it takes, and the more the…
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California has long been at the vanguard of divorce law. In 1851, as a brand new state, it adopted comparatively broad grounds for divorce (e.g., adultery, extreme cruelty, habitual intemperance, desertion, failure to support, conviction of a felony), and was one of the first to enshrine community property rules. In 1969, under Governor Ronald…
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