Divorce in California.

At Prentiss Law & Associates Law Office, we understand a divorce can cause a tremendous amount of stress and emotion. During this difficult time, it is important to have an attorney on your side that treats your case with respect and compassion, and can explain your options so you can make informed decisions about your divorce.

Our focus is to provide superior counsel in mediation and negotiation so as to resolve the divorce, any disputes and avoid a trial.

A divorce is a formal ending of a marriage. It’s more permanent than a separation and involves a legal process. If you get a divorce, that means the marriage is officially over. Whatever marital assets or debts are, they are distributed. There are also orders that include alimony, child support, custody, visitation and beyond.

In California, because it is a ‘no fault’ state, you do not have to provide a reason to divorce your spouse. The only reason needed is a legal term called “Irreconcilable Differences”.

Irreconcilable differences refer to a couple’s fundamental and irreconcilable disagreements that have led to the breakdown of their marriage. It’s a broad ground for divorce that’s often used in “no-fault” divorce cases.

Some examples of issues that can lead to irreconcilable differences include: financial disputes, infidelity, communication breakdowns, incompatible goals, and parenting disagreements.

To prove entitlement to a divorce based on irreconcilable differences, a spouse must show that:

Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, you’ll want to make sure you have the right kind of help in understanding and protecting your rights as you go through the legal process.

You may also need to protect your finances and assets, so hiring a Family Law Divorce Attorney is something you should consider doing right away. If children are involved or even pets, a Divorce Attorney is a must to give you the best possible outcome with custody, child support, alimony or financial and asset protection.

If a personal protective order is needed, there will be court filings that have to be done. At Prentiss Law and Associates, we have the qualifications you need to represent your interests through the entire divorce process from beginning to end.