Category Archives: Attorney Fees

The Divorce Process in California Explained

A PRIMER ON THE DIVORCE PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA Just like any lawsuit, a divorce case has a beginning. a middle and an end. 1. The Beginning In California a divorce case begins with a summons and petition of divorce and a response to the petition. In cases with minor children, certain data such as the age, birthdate, and residence of… Read More »

By ladivorcelawyer | Published May 1, 2023 | Posted in Alimony, Attorney Fees, Child Custody, Child Support, community debt, community property, Divorce, Family Law Attorney Fees, limited scope attorney | Tagged alimony, California divorce, child support, child support modification, community debt, community property, date of separation, spousal support |

How to Obtain an Order from the Court to Compel a Spouse to Contribute to Attorney Fees in a Divorce?

The Court can order one spouse to pay or contribute to the payment of attorneys fees for the other spouse in a divorce if there is a need. The law that authorizes this is Family Code Section 2030. The purpose of a § 2030 fee award is to ensure a party has sufficient resources to… Read More »

By ladivorcelawyer | Published February 4, 2022 | Posted in Attorney Fees, Divorce, Family Law, Family Law Hearing | Tagged divorce attorney, Divorce attorney fees, divorce court, family law hearing |