California
Divorce
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Get matched with an experienced California divorce attorney, and pay for the work done, not the hours. No hourly clock, no retainers. You make the decisions. Your attorney handles the paperwork.
California
Divorce
Attorneys
Get matched with an experienced California divorce attorney, and pay for the work done, not the hours. No hourly clock, no retainers. You make the decisions. Your attorney handles the paperwork.
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Submit legal documents, track progress, and manage your divorce case through Marble home, your secure legal app.
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Divorce services for every situation
Uncontested divorce
If you and your spouse already agree on key issues, an experienced attorney can help ensure your paperwork is completed correctly, your agreements are properly documented, and your divorce is finalized as smoothly as possible.
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Filing for divorce
Whether you're filing for an uncontested divorce or dealing with more complex issues, an experienced divorce attorney can help you understand your options, complete the necessary paperwork, and take the next step with confidence.
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Custody and visitation
Whether you're creating a parenting plan, working out custody and visitation arrangements, or dealing with a dispute, legal guidance can help you protect your relationship with your children and work toward a solution.
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Spousal support
Spousal support can be one of the most complex issues in a divorce. Whether you're seeking support or may be required to pay it, an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights, obligations, and the factors that may affect your case's outcome.
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Divorce settlements
Many divorces are resolved through negotiated settlement agreements rather than a trial. An experienced attorney can help you evaluate proposals, negotiate key terms, and work toward a resolution that protects your interests while helping you avoid unnecessary conflict.
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Contested divorce
If you and your spouse disagree on issues like custody, visitation, finances, or dividing assets, having the right legal support can make all the difference. Work with an experienced divorce attorney who can help you navigate conflict and move your case forward with confidence.
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Child support
Child support can have a real impact on both parents' futures. Understanding how support is calculated, what factors courts consider, and what options may be available can help you make informed decisions.
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Property and asset division
California is a community property state, so dividing what you built together generally means an equal, 50/50 split of marital assets and debts. Legal guidance can help you understand what counts as separate property and how the process works.
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Responding to divorce papers
Understanding your rights and responsibilities early can help you avoid costly mistakes and protect your interests. Work with a divorce attorney to help you evaluate your options and develop a strategy for moving forward.
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Divorcing in California is different
California's divorce laws follow some of the strictest property rules in the country. Here's what matters most before you file.
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You won't need to prove anyone did anything wrong
California doesn't require proving fault to divorce. The most common ground is “irreconcilable differences,” meaning the marriage has broken down with no reasonable chance of reconciliation.
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You may still have property rights even in an invalid marriage
If a marriage turns out to be legally invalid but one spouse genuinely believed it was valid, California still divides the property as if the marriage had been real. This protection covers property, not spousal support.
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Whatever you built together gets split right down the middle
California requires an equal, 50/50 split of community property, not a “fair” split based on contributions. Property owned before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance, usually stays separate, but you'll need documentation to prove it.
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Some invalid marriages can be challenged any time
Some marriages, like incestuous or bigamous ones, are void from the start and can be challenged at any time. Others, like those involving fraud or a spouse who was underage, are voidable, meaning they stay legally valid unless someone takes action within a specific deadline.
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Same-sex couples get a special filing option here
California's standard residency rule has a narrow exception for same-sex couples married in California who now live somewhere that won't dissolve their marriage. They can file in California without meeting the usual residency requirement.
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You'll need to meet residency and waiting-period rules before you can finalize
Filing requires residency in the state and county first, and a mandatory waiting period applies before a divorce can be finalized, even by mutual agreement.
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Divorcing in California is different
California's divorce laws follow some of the strictest property rules in the country. Here's what matters most before you file.
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Your questions, answered
We offer fixed, service-based pricing. You’ll know your costs upfront, with no hourly billing or hidden fees.
It depends on whether your case is contested or uncontested. California law imposes a six-month minimum waiting period, but some divorces may take longer.
At least one spouse must have lived in California for six months and in the county of filing for three months before submitting a divorce petition.
California is a community property state, which means marital property is generally split 50/50. We help you identify, classify, and divide all assets and debts.
Courts consider factors such as the length of the marriage, income disparity, earning capacity, and each spouse’s standard of living.
Yes, but working with a lawyer helps ensure your rights are protected and the process runs smoothly. We provide legal guidance tailored to your case.
Child support is based on a statewide formula that includes each parent’s income, custody arrangements, and certain deductions. We help you ensure accurate, fair calculations.
You’ll need to provide income statements, tax returns, bank and retirement account records, property deeds, debt lists, and other financial disclosures.
*The Attorney Match Guarantee™ applies to Marble’s matching process only and does not guarantee case outcomes, general satisfaction, or full refunds. Re-matches are subject to attorney availability and good account standing, and are limited to 3 discretion-based re-matches. If a suitable attorney is unavailable, a prorated refund based on work completed may apply.
