Divorce is rarely a celebration, especially if one spouse does not want to end the relationship or, at least, does not want to complete the legal separation process. If you or your spouse are considering divorce contrary to the other’s wishes, you may wonder, What happens if I refuse to sign the divorce papers? What happens if they refuse?...
Continue ReadingIn California, you must typically wait at least six months after filing for a divorce for it to become final. What is the 6-month rule for divorce in California, and are there any ways to get around it? If you need help with these or other divorce-related questions, contact the Law Offices of Ali Yousefi, P.C. We offer award-winning...
Continue ReadingYou probably already know that San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities to live in, and housing prices are shooting up. So what does that mean for a wife who is getting ready to split her household in a divorce? And what is a wife entitled to in a divorce settlement in California? By default, any spouse...
Continue ReadingQuickly wrapping up a legal case can be a blessing. And one way to shorten the divorce process is to come to a full agreement with your spouse on all issues. But, how long does it take to get a divorce in San Francisco if both parties agree? The answer depends on the facts of your case, but the...
Continue ReadingIn many civil cases, the default rule is that each party pays their own attorney fees. But this default does not always apply in divorce cases in California. So, who pays for a divorce attorney in San Francisco? Sometimes, the payer is the spouse who can afford it. If you are about to embark on a divorce and are...
Continue ReadingRecognizing that your marriage has come to an end is a hard realization, and sometimes, both spouses don’t agree on the decision to separate. So, what are your options if you live in San Francisco and want a divorce even though your spouse doesn’t? This article will explore the possibility of divorcing without consent in California, including the specific...
Continue ReadingWhen going through a divorce, one subject that often comes up is alimony, also known as spousal support. You may be wondering, How many years do you have to be married to get alimony in California? Or, perhaps, what aspects of your situation could affect whether you will need to pay alimony? Here, we’ll explore the factors that California...
Continue ReadingIf you are considering divorce after a long-term marriage, you are likely wondering how your marriage might be treated differently from shorter marriages. Do spouses have greater obligations to one another after a longer marriage? Is there any specific length of marriage that is considered “long term”? Generally, California courts consider marriages of 10 years or more to be...
Continue ReadingCalifornia is a community property state. You may have heard that community property states require you to split property 50/50 if you get divorced. Is everything split 50/50 in a divorce in California? While the law directs courts to split property equally, there are circumstances where property is divided differently. If you need help getting divorced in California, contact...
Continue ReadingGoing through a divorce is a difficult experience. For some people in San Francisco considering divorce, infidelity is a major concern. You may be wondering, Does infidelity affect divorce in California? The answer is that it can in certain situations. California is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you don’t need to prove someone cheated to get a divorce. However,...
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