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Divorce & family

Dissolution, custody, support, co-parenting.

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PinnedHow long did the 6-month waiting period actually take for you?

Started by sunflower_la1 month agoCA

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by sunflower_la · 1 month ago
Landlord won't renew our lease — we have a newborn

Started by willow_oak1 month agoCA

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by willow_oak · 1 month ago
Should we do a legal trial separation before divorcing?

Started by newleaf20261 month agoCA

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by newleaf2026 · 1 month ago
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by hopeful_dawn · 1 month ago
Is our prenup actually enforceable now?

Started by rosa_p1 month agoCA

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by rosa_p · 1 month ago
Should I waive spousal support forever to get this done?

Started by willow_oak1 month agoCA

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by willow_oak · 1 month ago
Anyone use a free Marital Settlement Agreement template?

Started by newleaf20261 month agoCA

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by newleaf2026 · 1 month ago
Can I make my spouse pay my attorney fees?

Started by starting_over_20261 month agoCA

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by starting_over_2026 · 1 month ago
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by quietsail · 1 month ago
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by amal_k · 1 month ago
What's the UCCJEA form (FL-105) for?

Started by deepwater1 month agoCA

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by deepwater · 1 month ago
Will I qualify for a court fee waiver?

Started by j_ramos1 month agoCA

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by j_ramos · 1 month ago
Judgment signed — now what?

Started by marisol_v1 month agoCA

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by marisol_v · 1 month ago
Spouse moved overseas — how do I serve them?

Started by rosa_p1 month agoCA

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by rosa_p · 1 month ago
What's a 'status only' judgment / bifurcation?

Started by starting_over_20261 month agoCA

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by starting_over_2026 · 1 month ago
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by hopeful_dawn · 1 month ago
What's a QDRO and do I need one?

Started by deepwater1 month agoCA

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by deepwater · 1 month ago
30-year marriage ending. Where do I even start?

Started by willow_oak1 month agoCA

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by willow_oak · 1 month ago
Is mediation actually cheaper than going through lawyers?

Started by newleaf20261 month agoCA

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by newleaf2026 · 1 month ago
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by rosa_p · 1 month ago
What actually counts as the 'date of separation'?

Started by sunflower_la1 month agoCA

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by sunflower_la · 1 month ago
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by quietsail · 1 month ago
Clerk rejected my judgment package — what now?

Started by deepwater1 month agoCA

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by deepwater · 1 month ago
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by j_ramos · 1 month ago
Biggest financial disclosure mistakes to avoid?

Started by starting_over_20261 month agoCA

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by starting_over_2026 · 1 month ago
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by newleaf2026 · 1 month ago
Anyone use Summary Dissolution? Did you qualify?

Started by hopeful_dawn1 month agoCA

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by hopeful_dawn · 1 month ago
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by quietcreek · 1 month ago
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by marisol_v · 1 month ago
What exactly are the financial disclosure forms?

Started by j_ramos1 month agoCA

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by j_ramos · 1 month ago
Did you restore your former name in the divorce?

Started by deepwater1 month agoCA

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by deepwater · 1 month ago
What was your experience using a process server?

Started by quietcreek1 month agoCA

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by quietcreek · 1 month ago
Does the 6-month waiting period really start at filing?

Started by member-5ba4b32 months agoCA

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by member-5ba4b3 · 2 months ago
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by member-5ba4b3 · 2 months ago
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