http//:www.sjblawoffice.com A Roadmap to Divorce The Divorce Process in California The summons and the petition for dissolution of marriage set the tone for the rest of the divorce. There are less confrontational options than to have these documents delivered to your spouse by a sheriff or process-server. − Victorville family law attorney Sharon J Brunner Step 1. Gather Information Once you choose a lawyer, the divorce process in California begins with gathering information such as names of the parties, birthdates and addresses, along with detailed financial information. To obtain full and accurate information, your lawyer will need to scrutinize tax returns and pay stubs, bank statements and retirement plan accounts such as 401(k) plans. If there is an allegation that a spouse is unemployed or underemployed voluntarily, your lawyer will also review earnings history. If your spouse is self-employed, business income and expenses will need to be reviewed. For liabilities, all credit card statements, loans and other debts will need to be scrutinized and evaluated. This step will create a preliminary balance sheet to have an understanding of the marital estate as a whole. Discovery may be necessary to force the other side to produce information and documents. Step 2. Initiate the Divorce To initiate a divorce, two documents will be prepared: Summons. This is a formal notification of legal action. It provides a time for the other party to respond and a basic restraining order ...
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