How to Succeed in a Do-it-Yourself Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| How easy it is to accomplish a do-it-yourself divorce depends on how you define “do-it-yourself.” Doing everything by yourself without involving any professionals is at least as difficult as it sounds. If by “do-it-yourself” you simply mean not involving lawyers, the goal becomes much more attainable, especially in California, where professional legal document assistants can provide document preparation services for a reasonable price. The best solution is to work out the terms of your divorce with your spouse but to leave the legal document preparation to a non-attorney legal document assistant. Read More Comments Off on How to Succeed in a Do-it-Yourself Divorce
Legal Aid for Divorce: How to Get Free or Inexpensive Help By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2020|Divorce| Do not stay in an unhealthy marriage just because you are worried that you cannot afford the costs of divorce. There is plenty of legal aid for divorce available for people who do not need lawyers. All you need is a licensed California legal document assistant. Read More 2
How to Get an Affordable Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Divorce| The best option for an affordable divorce is to hire someone with up-to-date expert knowledge on court documents and legal paperwork. That person is a legal document assistant, who holds a certificate verifying their extensive professional knowledge of California legal documents. Legal document assistants do not charge exorbitant hourly rates or bill you for every minute that any employee in their office devotes to your case. Read More Comments Off on How to Get an Affordable Divorce in California
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?
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
Is it Helpful and a Good Idea to Hire a Divorce Paralegal? By Sandra McCarthy|October 7th, 2020|Divorce| What is a divorce paralegal, and how can one actually help with your legal proceedings? The answer might surprise you. Learn the limitations of paralegals and why a legal document assistant may be the better option to assist with your divorce paperwork. Read More Comments Off on Is it Helpful and a Good Idea to Hire a Divorce Paralegal?
A Lesson in Prenups: Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s Struggle After Filing for Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|September 20th, 2020|Divorce| Dr. Dre and estranged wife Nicole Young's current divorce battle is an unfortunate reminder of the importance of proper legal documentation. If you are married or in a domestic partnership, protect yourself in the case you must file for divorce. Be sure to complete your legal forms with a registered legal document assistant like A People's Choice, and keep them in your possession at all times. Read More Comments Off on A Lesson in Prenups: Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s Struggle After Filing for Divorce
Timeline for Divorce: Dates You Need to Know By Sandra McCarthy|September 20th, 2020|Divorce| Divorce can be a long, drawn-out process; however, it's important to keep track of certain dates for every divorce. For example, the date of separation is important in helping the court calculate spousal support and the division of property. Read on to learn more about dates you need to know for a successful divorce. Read More Comments Off on Timeline for Divorce: Dates You Need to Know
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
Completing Financial Disclosures in California Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|June 1st, 2020|Family Law| Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, at least one spouse will be required to complete financial disclosures. In this article, we describe the financial disclosure process and provide a reference list of everything each spouse must disclose. Read on to learn more. Read More Comments Off on Completing Financial Disclosures in California Divorce
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
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
What Happens to Your Green Card if You Get Divorced? By Sandra McCarthy|May 10th, 2020|Divorce| 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? Read More Comments Off on What Happens to Your Green Card if You Get Divorced?
How to Comply With Financial Disclosure Requirements in California Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|April 24th, 2020|Family Law| California family law courts require mandatory financial disclosures between parties in all divorce cases. These disclosures are intended to make settlement negotiations easier by providing transparency regarding the marital estate’s assets and debts. Read on to learn more about how to prepare the mandatory financial disclosures and which disclosures can be waived in a California divorce. Read More Comments Off on How to Comply With Financial Disclosure Requirements in California Divorce
Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce – California By Sandra McCarthy|April 24th, 2020|Family Law| Believe it or not, retirement benefits are the most valued assets during a divorce. In fact, sometimes a retirement benefit is worth more than a home! As a result, calculating retirement benefits is a very important part of dividing community property. Read on to learn how retirement assets are usually calculated and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 6
California Divorce Checklist By Sandra McCarthy|April 13th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law| 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! Read More 3
Default Hearing in Divorce Case By Sandra McCarthy|September 2nd, 2019|Family Law| Not every divorce involves a trial, and in many cases, the divorcing spouses do not even need to hire lawyers. In an uncontested divorce, there is no trial. The couple can agree to all of the issues and sign a Marital Settlement Agreement that lays out what they agree on and who will get what in the divorce. The judge simply approves the agreement and declares the couple legally divorced. Sometimes, the judge will issue a default judgment without a hearing. In other cases, though, the court may set a default hearing in divorce. If the court does set a hearing, don't be concerned. Often these hearings are simply a formality to make sure the default judgment is fair. Read More Comments Off on Default Hearing in Divorce Case