How long does a divorce case stay open in California?
How long does a divorce case stay open in California?
six months
What percent of divorce cases go to trial?
Each spouse hires a divorce lawyer to contest each issue in court and eventually, at a trial. Most divorce cases are settled out of court. About five percent of divorce cases do go to trial.
What’s a fair divorce settlement?
A fair settlement must identify marital property and separate property. If one spouse owned property or assets prior to the marriage, and those assets haven’t been commingled, that spouse should receive that property in the divorce settlement. An inheritance or gift received by one spouse is also separate property.
Why would a divorce go to trial?
A divorce trial is when you and your spouse cannot agree on some or all of the issues in your divorce and you need to have a judge make the final call. More often, however, the judge needs to go back and review all the evidence and make a judge decision for the case.
