Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: divorce

A divorce is not final when filed, nor when served. If you are in Orange County, there will be a mandatory settlement meeting before even going to court. You will still have to go to before a judge. Then you will receive papers in about 6 months letting you know the divorce has been finalized. You should contact an attorney to help you through this process. "www.divorce.com" also has some information (not my site). I still recommend an attorney, however, especially if children are involved. If both parties are agreeable, an attorney can mediate. I am available should you have any questions. (714)321-2144.

Re: divorce

Dear Inquirer:

Nothing herein shall create an attorney-client

relationship, unless a written retainer agreement

is executed by the attorney and client. This

communication contains general information only.

Nothing herein shall constitute an attorney-client

communication nor legal advice. There likely are

deadlines and time-limits associated with your

case; you should contact an attorney of your

choice for legal advice specific to your personal

situation, at once.

If you haven't already done so, please visit my

web site at --

http://home.pacbell.net/edbjr/ OR

http://www.CaliforniaDivorceAttorney.com

The site contains quite a bit of general

information about California Family Law, Tenants'

Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, and EDD

hearings and appeals, as well as inforn, experienation, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Martial status can not be terminated until six

months after Respondent is served. All other issues

can be settled or litigated earlier. Set the

matter for trial and negotiate against that deadline.

Good luck with your case.