Feb 16, 2018
A divorce or separation will bring on many changes in a person’s life and sometimes continuing to live in the same place may no longer be feasible. It is not uncommon for a parent to notify the other that he or she plans to move, with the children, to another state to be closer to family, to take advantage of cheaper...
Feb 16, 2018
Each party of a divorce action is required to file a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure within 60 days of the Petition for Divorce being legally served. The court may not always strictly enforce the 60-day deadline, however, the divorce cannot be finalized without at least the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure...
Feb 8, 2018
The date of separation is a specific calendar date that a person has determined their marriage was over and acted accordingly thereafter. This date is important because everything earned after the date of separation is considered separate property, including bonuses.
Richard Ross Associates serves Ventura and Los...
Feb 8, 2018
The decision to get a divorce may be one of the most difficult decisions a person has to make in their life and because of that, it may be many months or even years before a Petition for Divorce is even filed. While this shouldn’t be a rushed decision, it’s important to consider the implications on which party files...
Feb 8, 2018
The divorce process is often one of the most difficult times in a person’s life and while nothing can be done to change that, there are some considerations to be made in advance that can help me the process smoother and perhaps even save both parties money on attorney fees and extensive litigation.
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