Divorce

Quick Answer An annulment in California is a court order declaring that a marriage was never legally valid. This differs from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. California recognizes two types of annulments: void marriages and voidable marriages. Void marriages, governed by California Family Code section 2200 and section 2201,…

Quick Answer An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on every issue including property division, debt allocation, child custody, child support, and spousal support. A contested divorce is one where the spouses disagree on at least one significant issue and need the court to decide. The differences are…

Quick Answer The divorce process has 8 main steps. First, decide whether to file and which court has jurisdiction. Second, file the petition for dissolution with the court. Third, serve your spouse with the divorce papers. Fourth, your spouse files a response (or you obtain a default if they do…

Quick Answer: The average divorce in the United States costs between $1,000 and $35,000 but the range stretches from $300 for a simple DIY uncontested divorce to $500,000+ for a high-asset contested trial. The single biggest cost driver is whether your divorce is contested. Uncontested divorces typically cost $500–$4,500. Contested…