{"id":41974,"date":"2019-06-07T11:45:32","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T06:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/?p=41974"},"modified":"2022-12-09T16:51:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T11:21:57","slug":"5-things-know-getting-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/5-things-know-getting-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know About Getting A Divorce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couple-divorcing.jpg?fit=700%2C463&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Couple Divorcing\" class=\"wp-image-41977\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couple-divorcing.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couple-divorcing-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couple-divorcing-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couple-divorcing-700x463.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It might surprise you to learn how much time, money and planning couples commit to making their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/budgeting-for-wedding-bouquets\/\"> <\/a>wedding day a success. Even with all of that planning, a successful wedding does not guarantee a successful marriage. You may still become one of the 40 to 50% of couples in the United States that eventually divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one expects their marriage to come to an end, but it\u2019s a good idea to have at least some basic knowledge of the issues related to an ending marriage, the process for obtaining a divorce and how a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herrigvogt.com\/family-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> divorce attorney<\/a> could be a valuable source of guidance and information. Here are five things you should know about getting a divorce that could help make the process less stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The grounds are the same, but\ndivorce and separation are different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples sometimes reach a point in their\nmarriage when they need time away from each other, but they do not want to end\nthe marriage. A divorce is a formal legal process that culminates with a\njudgement terminating the marriage. A legal separation is when parties separate\nbut remain legally married.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laws pertaining to divorce and legal separation\ndiffer from one state to another. California, for instance, requires the\nparties to demonstrate a reason for why a divorce has become necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California has only two<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/family-code\/fam-sect-2310.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"broken_link\"> grounds<\/a> for divorce and separation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Irreconcilable differences that\nhave caused a breakdown of the marriage and which cannot be remedied.<\/li><li>Proof that one of the parties is\nlegally incapable of making decisions and that the condition is permanent.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples might opt for a separation instead of\na divorce if they want time apart to sort out the reasons for the breakdown in\nthe marriage, or because a divorce might be contrary to their religious\nbeliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Residency requirements affect\nyour ability to file for divorce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>States have residency requirements that you\nmust meet in order to file for a divorce. Specifically, you or your spouse must\nreside in California for at least six months before you can file for divorce in\nthe state and at least three months in the county in which you intend to file.\nIt is not necessary for both of you to reside in the state if at least one of\nyou has been a state resident for a minimum of six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fault versus No-Fault divorce\n\u2013 What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike California, some states require the\nparty seeking a divorce to prove their spouse was at fault in causing the breakup\nof the marriage. Adultery and abandonment are examples of fault grounds for a\ndivorce. A party being sued in a fault state could contest the divorce to force\ntheir spouse to prove that grounds exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHAT\nIS AT STAKE?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While California does not require proof of\nfault to obtain a divorce, this does not mean that California cases differ\nregarding the issues in dispute. A divorce could be contested over issues\nunrelated to the grounds, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Child custody and parenting time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Child support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spousal support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Division of assets and debts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A divorce might start out as being contested\nuntil the attorneys representing each of the parties negotiate a resolution to\nthe financial and child-related issues that were in dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gathering records before\nfiling for divorce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial aspects of a divorce, including\nsupport and asset distribution, depend upon documentation proving ownership and\nacquisition dates of assets, income, debts and other issues. It is a good idea\nto gather records and put them in a safe place to ensure they are available\neven before you go to speak with a lawyer about filing for a divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It\u2019s a good idea to seek\nassistance from an attorney<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not need a lawyer to file for a\ndivorce, but it is a good idea to at least speak with a divorce lawyer to\nensure that you are aware of your legal rights and obligations. A consultation\nwith an attorney experienced in family law and divorce can provide you with\nlegal advice and guidance to avoid mistakes that could affect your relationship\nwith your children and your financial security in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Author\u2019s Bio:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve has been writing legal-centric articles for several years now. He started working with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herrigvogt.com\/family-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">family law attorney<\/a> law firm Herrig &amp; Vogt in 2019 as the Content Marketing Manager, which has allowed him to expand on his writing in personal injury, family law, and much more. Steve strives to offer the public advice on various laws covering a variety of practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It might surprise you to learn how much time, money and planning couples commit to making their wedding day a success. Even with all of that planning, a successful wedding does not guarantee a successful marriage. You may still become one of the 40 to 50% of couples in the United States that eventually divorce.&hellip;<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/5-things-know-getting-divorce\/\" title=\"5 Things You Should Know About Getting A Divorce\" class=\"entry-more-link\"><span>Read More<\/span> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Things You Should Know About Getting A Divorce<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"Layout":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"5 Things You Should Know About Getting A Divorce #Law #Divorce #Attorney","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[4838],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couple-divorcing.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41974"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41974"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41974\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45697,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41974\/revisions\/45697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsilike.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}