Understanding divorce laws in California can be daunting and frustrating. You want the best outcome for yourself and your children, and as a certified family law specialist, it is our duty & aim to help you navigate the California laws & legal system. 

At Jos Family Law, our Orange County divorce attorneys have 55 years of combined experience. Safe to say, we have seen and done it all. We understand that every case is unique, and our approach remains a bespoke strategy that protects your rights, children, and assets. We strive to resolve disputes outside the courtroom to minimize conflict, stress, and costs. 

However, our Orange County divorce attorneys will not hesitate to fight for your rights in court aggressively. As an experienced attorney, we will fight on your behalf and achieve the best possible outcome. 

California Requirements for Filing for a Divorce

Before filing for divorce, you must meet the following requirements:

• You or your spouse must be a resident of California for at least six months
• You must be a resident of the county in which you are filing for at least three months. 
• You and your ex-spouse must observe a waiting period of six months before the divorce is finalized. 

If you meet these requirements, you can file a petition for divorce, which will also include financial disclosures of income, debts, and assets. The court will then set a hearing date where it will listen to the particulars of the divorce. They will make decisions regarding child custody, support, alimony, and asset division.

Our Orange County divorce attorneys will ensure your rights are protected & you understand all legal issues pertaining to your case. Call (714) 733-7066 or send an email to jos@josfamilylaw.com to schedule a consultation with our attorneys today. 

Our founding divorce attorney Costa Mesa, has been handling contested and uncontested divorces for many years now. He has represented clients in other issues as well, like child custody, child support, asset division, and alimony. 

Our divorce attorneys and paralegals are ready and committed to achieving the best possible outcome in your divorce case. If you have questions regarding your rights or the California divorce procedure, contact Jos Family Law for a face-to-face consultation with our divorce attorneys in Costa Mesa. 

Divorce Overview in California 

California Family Code §2300 defines divorce, or dissolution of marriage as restoring the party's state to unmarried persons. This means that divorced couples regain single status. But, divorce can have significant and far-reaching consequences regarding your rights and duties. 

Divorce affects your property and parental rights. Assets and debts co-owned with your ex-spouse will be divided, and the custody of your children will also be shared.

But first, you must meet California's residency requirements which state that one of the spouses must be a resident of California for at least six months and of the filing County for at least three months. Moreover, the spouses must wait for at least six months before the divorce is finalized. 

California is a no-fault state, which means that the petitioning spouse doesn't need to prove wrongdoing to get divorced. They may simply cite irreconcilable differences or legal incapacity, and divorce will be finalized even if the other spouse doesn't want it. 

Contact Us

Divorce encompasses several family law issues, and it is thus important to be represented by an experienced divorce attorney in Costa Mesa with a positive track record. 

Call (714) 733-7066 or send an email to jos@josfamilylaw.com to schedule a consultation with the seasoned attorneys at Jos Family Law.