DISCLOSURES – What are they and Why are they So Important?

In processes for Divorce or Legal Separation, one of the requirements before getting a final judgment to terminate the relationship is to disclose information. It is mandatory to share details regarding current assets, debts, income and expenses with the other party to avoid risking having a judgment thrown out because information was knowingly withheld.

The forms used to share the information are the FL 160 – the Property Declaration and the FL 150 – the Income and Expense Declaration.  This information is sometimes exchanged more than once when the process is lengthy and circumstances change. The information provided should be complete […]

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Cost To File for Spousal Support in Riverside County

Understanding the costs associated with initiating a spousal support petition in California can help someone with the proper planning and preparation to be able to file and work towards having a spousal support order made. While the costs for someone in Riverside County filing for spousal support can vary dramatically based on many factors, here we will lay out a few constants and variables so you have a basic idea of what it might take financially to get a spousal support order in the Riverside County family law court system.

Where to file a Spousal Support Case in Riverside County

First to […]

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The Difference Between a Legal Separation and a Divorce in California

Making the decision between filing for a legal separation or for filing for a divorce can be challenging. Here is a quick reference to some of the major differences and similarities.

Understanding the Distinctions Between Filing For a Legal Separation and Filing For a Divorce

When filing for either a legal separation or a divorce, it is important to know that both have very similar processes, timelines and costs, but the end result in a divorce is the termination of a marriage. There is a date of separation between the parties in both procedures, which affects how property and finances will be […]

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