Experienced Uncontested Divorce Attorney in Los Angeles, California
At WHITMARSH FAMILY LAW, PC, our Los Angeles uncontested divorce attorney has helped individuals determine the best and most efficient way to dissolve their California marriages for 15 years.
Our Los Angeles County family law attorney focuses on helping our clients move forward confidently during and after their divorces. If your marital relationship ends straightforwardly — with each spouse going their separate ways without a fight or the court’s intervention — an uncontested divorce may be right for you. This can often be accomplished using uncontested legal paths called Summary or Standard Dissolutions.
Here is how to determine your options to move forward independently without delay.
What are the Qualifications for Uncontested Divorce in California?
To satisfy the criteria of an uncontested divorce in California, couples meet the following requirements:
- Both spouses must agree on the divorce terms, including property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support, and be willing to create and sign a legally binding settlement agreement outlining these details.
- One spouse must have lived in California for six months and in the county where they will get divorced for the prior three months.
Once a California marriage qualifies for an uncontested divorce, it can unfold in two ways:
- Summary Dissolution
A Summary Dissolution is a simplified resolution of a divorce where both parties agree to the terms, provided that:
- The marriage was less than five years.
- Neither party will pay alimony.
- No real estate was involved.
- They share no minor children.
In a summary dissolution, both parties waive their right to appeal the case.
- Standard Dissolution
If the spouses do not qualify for a Summary Dissolution, they may create a settlement agreement, including property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support, as they apply to their unique marriage and uncontested divorce.
What Should California Spouses Do If They Cannot Agree on Certain Divorce Terms?
If you are having difficulty agreeing on specific divorce details, mediation may help you decide how to negotiate the sticking points so that you can move forward with an agreement without the court’s intervention.
It is no longer an uncontested divorce if it is impossible to agree on the details. It becomes a contested divorce, which may require unfolding during litigation inside a courtroom. No matter what your family law needs — including whether you are engaged in a contested or uncontested divorce — we can help.
Our Divorce Attorneys Also Focus On The Following Areas:-
- Collaborative Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Divorce After 50
- During and After Divorce Proceedings
- High-Assets Divorce
- No-Fault Divorce
- Same Sex Divorce
- Subpoenas During Divorce Proceedings
Contact Our Divorce Attorneys in Los Angeles, California Today
If you have questions about getting divorced in California, contact our skilled family law attorneys in Los Angeles County at WHITMARSH FAMILY LAW, PC, by calling (310) 552-3505 to schedule a free consultation today.
We can help provide solutions that produce results.
