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Tips for Finding a Divorce Attorney

Although you can follow a step-by-step guide to file for divorce without a family divorce lawyer facilitating the entire process, a San Diego divorce attorney’s expertise will be worthwhile to ensure everything is in place. However, many divorce attorneys online claim to be the best in their field. Consider the following tips to determine if you have found the best divorce lawyers…

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Can I Renegotiate My Custody Agreement?

One of the hardest parts of settling a divorce is determining child custody. Apart from the various decisions that need to be agreed upon, parents also need to figure out a system that works for both parties while keeping their child’s best interest at heart. Even if everything works out well and is eventually settled, there are times when one…

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How Are Assets Divided During a Divorce in California?

San Diego divorce laws divide assets depending on the type of property it is. When you finalize your decision to end your marriage or domestic partnership, you need to protect the assets you earned during your union. So, you must understand what kind of assets are on the table to determine what you legally own. Here is a more comprehensive…

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How Is Alimony Determined During a Divorce in California

While some couples going through a divorce can work through complex issues like property division and child support without going to court, most require judicial intervention when discussing alimony. Alimony or spousal support is one of the most stressful, emotional, and difficult topics couples have to resolve during a divorce. Couples in California going through divorce need to come to…

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How Is Child Support is Calculated During a Divorce in California?

Child support is one of the most significant expenses a couple undergoing a divorce must face. Moreover, child support is potentially one of the main points of contention you may have with your partner. Divorce and child support laws were created to set guidelines to support children and the parent caring for their children after a divorce. Any couple starting…

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The 3 Types of Uncontested Divorces

In California, there are three ways that a San Diego court will consider your divorce to be uncontested. In this article, we explain all three types of uncontested divorces, so you can make an informed decision and decide if you need to schedule a free consultation with Stephen Smith. Here are the three options for an uncontested divorce: Summary Dissolution Default Case…

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What Is An Uncontested Divorce in San Diego

An uncontested divorce, whenever possible, is often the most appealing type of /family-law/uncontested-divorce/divorce, instead of going through a long, complicated divorce. Couples hire lawyers to manage their divorces because an uncontested can quickly become contested when a disagreement arises from an issue both parties previously agreed upon or hadn’t discussed and a conflict arises. A common disagreement is when children are…

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