Helping Clients Pursue Successful Divorce Results
When you entered into your marriage, you and your spouse became, in many respects, a single legal entity. As your marriage comes to an end, consulting an experienced divorce lawyer may be the key to preserving your individual rights.
At the law firm of Law Office of Melissa D. Cianci, in Roseville, we counsel and represent clients throughout the divorce process, as well as the closely related process of legal separation. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation to discuss how we can help you.
Understanding the California Divorce Process
Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, can be a complex legal process, especially if the spouses have substantial differences regarding what they want out of the divorce. The end legal goal of divorce is a settlement agreement or court order resolving issues such as the following:
In the meantime, while the divorce is pending, issues such as child custody, child support and spousal support can be dealt almost immediately through temporary court orders (called pendente lite) and agreements. From the date of separation and continuing through the divorce process, the spouses have certain fiduciary duties to disclose the valuation of assets, obligations and investment opportunities.
The amount of time the divorce process takes depends on the specific circumstances of each divorce, including the goals of the parties. Issues such as complex property division, including valuation of investments and professional practices, can affect the duration of the divorce case.
We are highly familiar with the California divorce and legal separation process and will work diligently to identify and counsel you on potential challenges while effectively pursuing your goals.
Assessing Uncontested Divorce Circumstances
You may believe you do not need the assistance of an attorney if you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your divorce. However, while some uncontested divorces are relatively straightforward, others are quite complicated, and there can be serious consequences for failure to follow the correct procedures.
For instance, the proper division of retirement accounts requires complex legal filings. Our firm uses knowledgeable experts to handle these cases, as we do every time the assistance of a qualified professional is required to achieve successful results.
If you have any questions about whether your divorce would benefit from the involvement of a lawyer as a mediator or otherwise, don't hesitate to contact us. We will give you honest advice about your options.
