Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law expands what’s called a joint petition for summary dissolution to more couples who agree ...

A new law allows couples in the state to file joint petitions for divorce for just $435—as long as this is amicable.

California's new law allows married couples to file joint divorce petitions, streamlining the process and eliminating process ...

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The concept of legally binding covenant marriages is spreading across the nation, but as of 2024, Arizona, Arkansas, and Louisiana are the only states to recognize covenant marriage. Several other ...

When it comes to divorce and family law, there are countless myths which not only cause confusion but can lead people to make inadvisable decisions. One misconception people have is that divorce ...

Ugly? You have no idea. Every nasty little private thing a marriage could churn up, every infidelity, every insult and threat, every drunken episode and squandered paycheck, every crying child — there ...

The only way to get out of marriage these days is by death, divorce, or annulment. That’s because marriage is a legally binding contract. More couples than you’d think don’t realize they have a legal ...

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