Typically in California, there's a 6-month waiting period once the divorce petition has been filed and served. From there, how long the divorce takes to be finalized depends on how quickly the parties can come to an agreement. If the parties are unable to come to an agreement, the case will be set for trial, often at least 18 months after filing the petition.

Attorneys at Marble are experienced in family law litigation and have helped over 20,000 clients nationwide with cases just like yours.

No matter what you’re dealing with, our team is trained to get it done. We also offer clear pricing and the flexibility to pay over time.

At Marble, you’re hiring an experienced legal team for one part of your case at a time. By taking it step by step, you get a clear price for each service. This is called Limited Scope representation. We do it this way so you know exactly what’s included–and what it costs–before we start working. No divorce is exactly the same, but they typically include the following steps: 1. Petition for divorce or response to petition 2. Settlement or Trial 3. Final judgment

The cost of a divorce in California depends on a number of factors in addition to the legal fees. This includes but isn’t limited to: how simple or complicated it is to serve the opposing party, how many assets there are to divide and whether there are children involved. If you choose Marble for your divorce in California, we’ll provide a clear, fixed price for each step of your divorce.

Yes, Marble offers financing options for divorces in California. You can learn more here, but the best way to understand your options is to book a call with our team. To find a time that works for you, you can click here.

Yes. After an initial free call with the Marble team, where they’ll walk you through our process, you’ll connect with an attorney for a legal strategy session. There’s a one-time fee to reserve this time with the attorney. During this call, they’ll review the details of your case and walk you through a plan for moving forward. If you decide you’d like to work with us, we’ll then send over an agreement for you to sign and get started on your case right away.

First, you should make sure you are eligible to file for divorce in California. You or your spouse need to have lived in the state of California for 6 months and your current county for 3 months.

It’s important to note that all divorces are different, but the following scenario outlines a typical process. Once you’ve determined you’re eligible, the first step is to hire an experienced attorney to help you through the often complicated divorce process. The attorney will help you file a petition for divorce. The next step is for a process server to serve your spouse (the “opposing party” in your case) with divorce papers. From there, the divorce proceedings can begin, which will vary depending on the type of divorce you’re seeking, your relationship with your spouse and the asset division involved, among a number of other factors.

As California is a no-fault divorce state, it’s possible to go through the divorce process without using an attorney. However, divorces are legally and emotionally complex. Divorce lawyers know all the state laws and are there to guide you through the process. Your attorney will make sure you know all your rights and obligations. They can advise you on what you should and shouldn’t do before and after filing for divorce to minimize conflict. They’ll also make sure that the paperwork is done correctly and completely. Also, if you don’t have a lawyer but your spouse does, you could be at a big disadvantage. The final divorce agreement could be biased and one-sided.

Additionally, if you have children, debt, shared property, or individual assets that you would like to protect, it’s always advisable to work with a lawyer that has an understanding of the court system and is experienced in protecting their clients’ best interests.

California does allow for spousal support, no matter how long you were married for, but you only qualify if you demonstrate a need for it and your spouse can reasonably pay it. When it comes to spousal support, it’s always best to work with an experienced attorney who understands the system.

Attorneys in California need a degree from an ABA-accredited law school and to be admitted to the California state bar. Each attorney is vetted by our Managing Attorneys and have to meet high standards to work with Marble.