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Trust in the Law Office of Anne Howard to guide you through a marriage breakup without a lot of drama. Because divorce law is one of our areas of expertise, we provide you with skillful representation to reach a conclusion that is beneficial to both parties. Contact us at
(760) 931-5437 in Carlsbad, California, for divorce law services that could help you save money in the long run.
Helpful Legal Definitions You Should Know before Going to Court
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Litigation:
When a judge makes orders over issues that parties cannot resolve. Usually more expensive than mediation or collaborative divorce as court hearings are involved.
Mediation:
Self-represented parties work with a neutral attorney to find out their rights and settle the issues in their divorce, legal separation or child custody dispute. Generally cheaper than litigation as court hearings are avoided. Parties can use creative solutions rather than what a judge would order.
Collaborative Law
Uses a team of professionals to help parties settle their case without going to court. Often cheaper than litigation but more expensive than mediation.
Limited Scope/Assisted Self-Help:
An attorney explains to self-represented litigants what their legal rights are, how to fill out legal forms and can appear in court to argue the case.
Divorce
A legal process by which a legal marriage is dissolved by the court. Divorce can be accomplished through litigation, mediation, or collaboration.
Child Support
Monies paid by a parent to another parent or legal guardian to provide for basic necessities of a child. Child support arrearages cannot be discharged by bankruptcy.
Child Sharing
The court may make orders regarding which parent is entitled to spend particular amounts of time with their children.
Spousal Support
Financial support provided to a spouse after a legal divorce or separation. California's public policy is that each spouse becomes self-sufficient to the best of their ability.
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Property Division
California is a community property state. The court generally equally divides all assets and debts acquired during marriage, regardless of whether a title is held in both names or not.
Post Divorce
This deals with changes that need to be made to child custodial arrangements or child/spousal support orders that need to be modified, enforced, or terminated.
Pre-Marital Agreements
An agreement entered into prior to marriage regarding how property will be held during marriage and in the event of divorce or legal separation. To be valid, California requires each party have their own attorney and that the agreement not be unconscionable.
Guardianship
The process by which a non-parent becomes legally responsible to provide for the health, welfare, and support of a minor child.
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The Law Office of Anne Howard deals with all aspects of family law, including:
• Pre-Marital Agreements
(Protecting Your Assets)
• Post-Marital Agreements
(Protecting Your Assets)
• Guardianship |
• Divorce
(Child Custody, Support, Property Division)
• Post-Divorce
(Child Custody, Support, Enforcement)
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