San Bernardino Divorce Lawyer

The divorce process can be very overwhelming. In order to file for divorce, you and your spouse must meet certain residency requirements. These requirements state that both you and your spouse must have lived in California for a minimum of 6 months and have been a resident of your county for a minimum of 3 months. If you both meet this requirement, you may start the process of filing for divorce, otherwise referred to by the courts as “dissolution of marriage.” You would first file a petition with the courts and have your spouse served by a process server. Second, he or she would then need to respond and either contest or not contest the divorce. If the divorce is uncontested it should run smoothly, but if your spouse contests the divorce then you can expect to go to trial.   Either way, there is a waiting period of up to 6 months in California, in order for a judge to grant the divorce or order a trial.

In addition, during the divorce process you should expect to discuss and come to an agreement on the property division, spousal support, and if you have children together, an agreement should also be reached on child custody and support. If you do not come to an agreement the judge will do so for you during the trial. It is also advisable that you seek the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney. At The Law Office of Michael R. Young, we meet and exceed the qualifications necessary to accurately represent you in a court of law. We understand that a divorce is never easy and that you need a strong support system to help ensure that your rights and future are securely protected.

California Family Law Attorney

There are many separate issues that surround a divorce. In addition to the proper documents being served on your spouse and filed with the proper court, you will need to abide by several rules set forth by the court.

Until your divorce is deemed final, you and your spouse are not allowed to:

• Take any children out of state that you and your spouse have
• Sell or borrow against any property
• Purchase insurance on the other spouse

At The Law Office of Michael R. Young we can assist you with every step of the divorce process. We have been very successful in obtaining optimal results for our clients and are eager to do the same for you. We can help assist with mediation and we will negotiate the terms of your divorce on your behalf.

Contact the Offices of Michael R. Young today to schedule a free evaluation and consultation of your divorce case with a qualified San Bernardino divorce attorney. We provide exceptional legal representation to individuals seeking legal advice in San Bernardino, Temecula, Riverside and the surrounding cities.

Questions about the divorce process in California? Contact The Law Office of Michael R. Young today!