“Real Housewives” Star Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi: A Case Study in Divorce Asset Division By Sandra McCarthy|January 23rd, 2021|Divorce| Erika Jayne, a star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, stunned her fans on November 3, 2020, by announcing the end of her 21-year marriage to attorney Tom Girardi, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Jayne made the announcement as news of a barrage of lawsuits filed against Girardi and his law firm, Girardi Keese, [...] Read More Comments Off on “Real Housewives” Star Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi: A Case Study in Divorce Asset Division
Best Ways to File for Divorce Without a Lawyer in California By Sandra McCarthy|December 18th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law| Filing for divorce can be expensive and time-consuming. Plus, it becomes complicated when the two parties don't agree on the issues at hand. If you're looking for a cheap, simple divorce, you may want to forego hiring an attorney. Read on for an explanation of the divorce process in California, and to determine whether you would be eligible to represent yourself in court. Read More Comments Off on Best Ways to File for Divorce Without a Lawyer in California
What is a Dissolution of Marriage? By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| Marriage dissolution is the legal term for divorce. It is possible for many couples to dissolve their marriages without hiring lawyers or appearing before a judge. Using the professional services of a legal document assistant service like A People's Choice, to help you file your dissolution of marriage can save you thousands of dollars as compared to hiring an attorney. Read More Comments Off on What is a Dissolution of Marriage?
Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to Know By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Divorce, Family Law| When a court issues you an order of dissolution (divorce) or annulment of marriage, you become legally single. Therefore, you gain the right to enter a new legally valid marriage. The difference is that, in a divorce, you are considered to have been legally married before the divorce judgment. An annulment means that the court declares that your marriage was never legally valid. Read More Comments Off on Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to Know
The California Divorce Process: What You Need to Know By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Divorce| Divorce is never truly painless in the way that getting a flu shot can be painless. It does not have to be financially ruinous, though. Sometimes, the hardest part of the California divorce process is getting started. If you choose a professional legal document assistant to prepare your divorce documents, you can be sure that you are following the California divorce process correctly, so that it will not cost you any more time and money than it needs to. Read More Comments Off on The California Divorce Process: What You Need to Know
What is a Divorce Decree in California? Simplified Explanation By Sandra McCarthy|November 19th, 2020|Divorce| It It is possible to get divorced without lawyers, without going to court, and for much less money than members of the “high net worth divorce crowd” pay. With this in mind, finalizing your divorce may actually be closer within your reach than you think! A California legal document assistant can help you get your final divorce decree easily and hassle-free by preparing your divorce documents. Read More Comments Off on What is a Divorce Decree in California? Simplified Explanation
What is a Divorce Petition? By Sandra McCarthy|November 19th, 2020|Divorce| Although all divorce cases start out with the filing of a divorce petition, sometimes the complexity or level of conflict in your case changes as the case progresses. If things start out amicably, but your divorce gets messier after you file the initial divorce petition, it does not necessarily mean that you need a lawyer. Even if your divorce changes course after the initial filing of the divorce petition, having a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents is still the most cost-effective choice. Read More Comments Off on What is a Divorce Petition?
Do Not Let Overpriced Attorneys Turn Your Amicable Divorce Into Something Ugly By Sandra McCarthy|October 19th, 2020|Divorce| One of the best ways to ensure that you and your spouse have an amicable divorce and do not end up as enemies is to agree not to get lawyers involved. Whether your divorce stays completely amicable or even if you end up with a contested divorce, it is a better idea to work with a California legal document assistant instead of a divorce lawyer, unless you want to pay thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees. Read More Comments Off on Do Not Let Overpriced Attorneys Turn Your Amicable Divorce Into Something Ugly
Reading the Tabloids? Here’s What We Can Learn From Celebrities’ Amicable Divorces By Sandra McCarthy|October 14th, 2020|Divorce| Sure, some celebrity divorces are incredibly messy - but believe it or not, some celebrities may have a thing or two to teach us about amicable divorce! Read on for some celebrity inspiration on co-parenting after divorce. Then, learn how an amicable divorce could save you time, stress, and money, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More Comments Off on Reading the Tabloids? Here’s What We Can Learn From Celebrities’ Amicable Divorces
How Domestic Partnership Affects the California Divorce Timeline By Sandra McCarthy|October 14th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law| You may be familiar with the California divorce timeline for married couples, but what about domestic partners? Does domestic partnership status affect how long it will take to finalize a divorce? How are the laws different for domestic partners and married couples terminating their partnerships? Read on to find out. Read More Comments Off on How Domestic Partnership Affects the California Divorce Timeline
How the Court Calculates What You Get In a California Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|September 20th, 2020|Divorce| If you are involved in an uncontested divorce, you may not know what to expect when it comes to dividing property. Plus, it can be hard to understand exactly how the court will determine monetary amounts for child and spousal support. Therefore, we've outlined in this article exactly how the court will calculate what you get in a California divorce. Read on to learn more. Read More Comments Off on How the Court Calculates What You Get In a California Divorce
Key Points to Include in Your Separation Agreement By Sandra McCarthy|September 20th, 2020|Divorce| If you're involved in an uncontested divorce in California, you may be able to finalize your divorce without hiring an expensive attorney OR appearing in court! Plus, you have the power to begin drafting a separation agreement right NOW! After determining your plans for the key issues listed in this article, contact A People's Choice for help completing and filing your agreement to reach a final judgment quickly and easily. Read More Comments Off on Key Points to Include in Your Separation Agreement
Involved in a California Divorce? Here’s What You Should Know By Sandra McCarthy|September 13th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law| 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. Read More 64
How to Change a Divorce Settlement Agreement By Sandra McCarthy|September 6th, 2020|Family Law| Looking to make a change to your divorce settlement agreement? Read on to learn what can and cannot be changed, and under what circumstances the judge will agree to a modification. Also, discover how to make these changes, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 6
Benefits of Establishing Paternity for California Mothers and Fathers By Sandra McCarthy|August 30th, 2020|Family Law| Why would a father want to establish paternity in California? Plus, what are the benefits to mothers when paternity is established? Read on to learn about California paternity laws including benefits, costs, and state-specific regulations. Then, contact A People's Choice for help creating and filing a petition! Read More Comments Off on Benefits of Establishing Paternity for California Mothers and Fathers
How to Respond to a Petition for Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 27th, 2020|Family Law| No one wants to be served with a California petition for divorce; however, it is a common occurrence in many marriages. Therefore, should your spouse serve you with a petition for divorce, you should know how to respond. Read on to learn your three options for responding to a divorce petition, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 6
How to Transfer a Family Law Case to Another California County By Sandra McCarthy|June 3rd, 2020|Family Law| There are a few reasons parties may want to move their family law case to a different California county. For example, maybe the petitioner originally filed the case with the wrong court. On the other hand, perhaps the parties have moved and the current court is no longer convenient. Whatever the reasons for transferring a family law case, there are specific steps you must take to do so. Read on to learn more. Read More 94
California Divorce Timeline – How Long Will My Divorce Take? By Sandra McCarthy|May 21st, 2020|Divorce| 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. Read More 152
The Legal Separation Process in California By Sandra McCarthy|May 19th, 2020|Family Law| Filing for legal separation in California is similar to the divorce process. However, the main difference between filing for legal separation and divorce is that under legal separation the parties will not end their marital status after dividing community assets and debts. Read on to learn more about the legal separation process in California and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 34
Divorce for Men in California: Your Complete Guide By Sandra McCarthy|May 10th, 2020|Divorce| 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. Read More Comments Off on Divorce for Men in California: Your Complete Guide