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Litigation:
Fighting in Court with a judge making the decisions. Often involves multiple court appearances.
Mediation:
No Court: neutral attorney helps parties reach a fair settlement often in a day. Generally faster and cheaper than litigation.
Limited Scope/Assisted Self-Help:
Attorney helps self-represented parties with forms and may appear in court.
Collaborative Law
No Court: team of professionals help parties settle their case. Often cheaper than litigation but more expensive than mediation.
Divorce
A legal process by which a legal marriage or Registered Domestic Partnership is dissolved by the Court.
Child Support
Monies paid to provide for a child's basic necessities.
Child Custody/Sharing
A parenting plan regarding which parent is responsible for a child during what time.
Spousal Support/Alimony
Money paid by one spouse to another after divorce or separation.
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Property Division
California is a community property state. Courts usually equally divides all marital assets and debts.
Post Divorce Modifications
Changes to child custody, child or spousal support orders made after the divorce is finished.
Pre-Marital/Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Agreement to work out propery division and spousal support/alimony if there is a divorce or legal separation.
Both parties need their own attorney.
Guardianship
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
(Protect Your Assets)
• Post-Marital Agreements
(Protect Your Assets)
• Guardianship |
• Divorce
(Child Custody, Support, Property Division)
• Post-Divorce
(Child Custody, Support, Enforcement)
Restraining Orders (Protect yourself)
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