Involved in a California Divorce? Here’s What You Should Know For those in the process of or considering getting divorced, one of the major questions you'll face is what assets you'll be entitled to. Between shared property, pension plans, and even debt, your portion may or may not be what you had in mind. By A People's Choice|September 13th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law|64 Comments Read More
What Can You Do When Your Divorce is Taking Too Long? While all divorces take at least six months to finalize, divorce does NOT have to be a lengthy process. Believe it or not, some divorces can be delayed due to a lack of urgency by your attorney! On the other hand, disputed matters such as child support and alimony can also slow down the process. However, when you work with a legal document assistant, we have no reason to delay, as all of our services are a flat fee! Reach out today to learn how we can help you speed up your divorce finalization. By A People's Choice|August 5th, 2020|Family Law, Divorce|24 Comments Read More
California Divorce and Remarriage Made Simple If you have already divorced, remarriage may be a scary thought. The good news is that going into your second marriage, you have learned from the mistakes of your first. As long as your divorce from your previous marriage has become final, you can apply for a new marriage license right now. If your relationship status is in limbo because you and your ex separated years ago but never formalized your divorce, the time to act is now. Getting a divorce is easier than you think. You do not even need a lawyer, just a registered legal document assistant for your divorce documents. By A People's Choice|June 27th, 2020|Divorce|Comments Off on California Divorce and Remarriage Made Simple Read More
What is Community Property in California? Fear of the financial hardships brought on by divorce is one of the factors that makes people stay in unhappy marriages until they become certain that divorce is the only option. Every couple that gets a divorce must divide their community property, and not all states have the same rules about how to divide a couple’s property in a divorce. California is a community property state, which means that each spouse gets an equal share of the net value of the couple’s community property in California. You do not need a lawyer to fight for your fair share of the community property in California. By law, you are already entitled to half of it. Therefore, unless you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement about some other issue, such as child custody, there is a good chance that you can finish your divorce without a lawyer. All you need is a registered legal document assistant to prepare your divorce documents. By A People's Choice|June 14th, 2020|Divorce|Comments Off on What is Community Property in California? Read More
California Divorce Timeline – How Long Will My Divorce Take? The California divorce timeline varies case by case. For example, an uncontested divorce may be finalized within several months, while an uncontested divorce can take years to terminate. Read on to learn about the average California divorce timeline and how the specifics of your case may affect the duration of your divorce. By A People's Choice|May 21st, 2020|Divorce|152 Comments Read More
Divorce for Men in California: Your Complete Guide Don't believe the advertisements divorce law firms often use to instill fear. Many attorneys want to make you fear that the worst will happen to you unless you hire them. If you believe what you read in advertisements on Internet forums, many horrible things can happen to men during the divorce process. Most of what they share are the worst-case scenario. with this in mind, you might benefit from some simple divorce advice for men. It's important to recognize that divorce will not ruin you financially. In addition, you probably do not even need a lawyer. All you need is a certified legal document assistant to handle your divorce forms. By A People's Choice|May 10th, 2020|Divorce|Comments Off on Divorce for Men in California: Your Complete Guide Read More
What Happens to Your Green Card if You Get Divorced? Marriage has a way of making your relationship to the United States permanent. In fact, many naturalized U.S. citizens and permanent residents first get their green cards after marrying an American citizen. A US citizen traveling abroad may meet their spouse-to-be in another country. The spouse-to-be then enters the U.S. on a fiancé visa. Sometimes an international student with a student visa meets their spouse-to-be in the United States. After marrying they can apply for an adjustment of status and get their green card. But what is the relationship between your green card and divorce? By A People's Choice|May 10th, 2020|Divorce|Comments Off on What Happens to Your Green Card if You Get Divorced? Read More
How to Mediate a Divorce in California: Guide and Checklist Divorce mediation is a great alternative for couples looking to save money and resolve their conflicts in an amicable way. Looking for more information on divorce mediation in California? Read on for a complete guide and checklist, and contact A People's Choice for more information. By A People's Choice|April 28th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law|Comments Off on How to Mediate a Divorce in California: Guide and Checklist Read More
Ventura County Divorce Forms Legal Assistance A People's Choice is the only Ventura County divorce service that has offered low-cost divorce help since 1980. If you are considering terminating your marriage through divorce, legal separation or annulment, you will find that we offer the lowest fees and most comprehensive services for divorce document preparation in Ventura County. By A People's Choice|April 15th, 2020|Divorce|Comments Off on Ventura County Divorce Forms Legal Assistance Read More
California Divorce Checklist Filing for divorce can be a very stressful process. To help out, we've created a California divorce checklist to alleviate some pressure and help ensure you complete all necessary steps prior to filing divorce. Check it out now! By A People's Choice|April 13th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law|3 Comments Read More
How to File a QDRO After Divorce It is not necessary to divide all retirements plans in a divorce. However, if the court has ordered the division of a retirement account, or the parties have agreed to divide one or more retirement account, it will be necessary to file a QDRO after divorce. Here are the steps on how to file a QDRO after divorce. By A People's Choice|March 30th, 2018|Divorce, Family Law|19 Comments Read More