In California, when you file for divorce you are required to file a petition and a summons with the court and serve the opposing party. The next steps vary in most cases depending upon the assets, debts, and property a couple has and the child custody issues involved in the matter. It can be a long process that many couples may be able to avoid.
As a San Diego divorce lawyer, I am going to explain the basics of the process known as summary dissolution. Summary dissolution may obtained when a couple does not have children, have been married for five years or less, do not own much property, do not owe much debt, agree on how their assets and debts will be divided upon divorce, and neither party wants spousal support from the other.
As a family law attorney in San Diego, I have helped clients file for summary dissolution. Summary dissolution is an easier and quicker process than the regular divorce situation and only requires the filing of several documents, the payment of a required court fee, and waiting the appropriate six months to be divorced.
To determine if you qualify for the summary dissolution process, consult with a local family law attorney who can discuss this process as it relates to your specific situation. In San Diego, contact the Law Offices of Brian A. Victor for more information. www.brianvictorlaw.com
