Online divorces can only be used if the two parties involved can find agreement on the terms and conditions on how their mutual assets can be split. If this is the case, consult a specialist to ensure fair treatment of both parties.
Not really. Lawyers can get set up with the electronic filing system, but it's simply not practical to try to get set up on the system if you're not a lawyer (or paralegal, or lawyer's secretary/assistant). You'll just prepare the same documents you would as if you were going to file online, but instead of transmitting them electronically, you mail them or take them to the District Clerk.
There are books out on how to do this with the proper forms. I did just that many years ago.
Yes. I am not sure from your question whether you, a CA resident, would be filing for divorce in another state or whether your ex-spouse is filing for divorce in another state. Either way, divorces filed in other state are valid so long as they comport with the divorce laws of that particular state. One of the main requirements in most jurisdictions is a residency requirement, so that the person seeking divorce must be a legal resident of the state before he or she can obtain a divorce there. Put differently, you or your ex-spouse (whichever one is filing for the divorce) must be a resident of the state they are filing for the divorce in. However, this requirement is sometimes quite short, as low as six weeks.
You can download and print free divorce papers from online divorce sites, these forms need to be reviewed and signed by a judge to make the divorce legal. When filing a petition you should fulfill the legal requirements of the state or country where you wish to file.
It's not a lawsuit needed as much as filing a motion to compel or show cause at the court where you got the divorce. See an attorney for filing details.
In all likelihood, the likelihood is "no effect at all". But there are differences in the laws from state to state, so it is wise to discuss this with a divorce lawyer.
There are a lot a informational pages out there available dealing with "divorce mediation". One good example would be the site "DivorceInfo". Another one with good sources is "DivorceMed".
You will be required by the court to publish a notice of the divorce filing in the paper. For more information you should visit your local family court.
Generally speaking, when one spouse files for bankruptcy, the non-filing spouse should not be effected by this because they are only filing as to their individual debts. They are still obligated to the joint debts they share with you. Additionally, if you are in the process of a divorce the fact that one has filed for bankruptcy does not extinguish his duties to pay the divorce settlement, child support, alimony, etc.
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The person filing the divorce, would file in the state they are a resident in.
I don't know. But, if you want a simple divorce and have no children, get in touch with a Paralegal. He can draw up the paperwork and tell you where and when to file for one flat fee. The Paralegal can not give you any legal advice, for that you will have to contact a reputable Divorce Attourney.
The rules for a divorce will vary according to where the divorce is being asked for. It will generally involve filing of papers by one or both parties and a hearing in a court of law to determine if the divorce will be granted.
It is the official court filing that commences a divorce proceeding. It can be filed by one of the parties or by both. If filed by one the other party has the opportunity to obtain legal counsel and file an answer.