Seeking Emergency Relief in Family Court

A family law proceeding called a Request for Order allows a party to seek various forms of interim relief from a family court on matters concerning child support, spousal support, custody and visitation, attorney’s fees and costs, and more. In Orange County Superior Court, it often takes six to eight weeks (or longer) after filing […]

Requesting Orders in a Family Law Case

Once a divorce or family law case has been filed, it may be necessary for one party, or both, to seek initial temporary orders from the court. The vehicle for seeking relief from the court is called a Request for Order. A Request for Order is comprised of various family law forms and a written […]

Asset and Income Disclosures

After a California dissolution of marriage case is initiated, parties are required to disclose their assets, debts, income, and expenses to each other by completing a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure. The Declaration of Disclosure incorporates two other forms, a Schedule of Assets and Debts, and an Income and Expense Declaration. Family Code Section 2104 mandates […]

Starting Your California Divorce

If you have determined that your marriage is irretrievably broken, it may be time to file for divorce or legal separation. The first step is to complete a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Petition requires statistical information about your marriage and solicits your requested relief with respect to property orders, child custody, child support, […]