In California, changing a divorce judgment after it is finalized is possible, and it doesn’t always have to be a complex process. The courts recognize the importance of adapting to unforeseen developments that may impact the fairness and appropriateness of the original divorce settlement.

A modification could be to change the amount of spousal support to be paid or even the termination of spousal support. Sometimes the parties might want to change how pension benefits or other assets will be handled.

One common reason for a modification is due to a significant change in circumstances that affects the best interest of the […]

When people have decided that they are ready to terminate a marriage, in many cases, they will want to process their divorce as quickly as possible. This could be to reduce the amount of time they are dealing with highly emotional issues as well as the unfamiliar court process. While the family law courts in Riverside County all process divorce cases according to the same procedures and timelines, there are in fact ways to keep the process moving to complete a divorce as fast as procedurally possible.

It should be first noted that in California, and no different in Riverside County, […]