Packages
Summary Divorce $259.95
Regular Divorce $259.95 | Documents Included
- Joint petition for divorce
- Marital settlement agreement
| Package Includes
- Immediate review by Legal Onion experts
- Detailed instructions on how to file for divorce
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It's Easy!
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What is it?
Divorce doesn't have to be complicated or costly. If you and your spouse can agree on child-related issues, support issues and property division issues, you can file for divorce representing yourselves.
Why would I do this with Legal Onion?
If you and your spouse agree on all of the terms of your divorce, you can save significant time and money with Legal Onion.
Many people handle routine family law matters without retaining an attorney. In California, 65% of all uncontested divorces are managed by unrepresented pro se litigants.
An uncontested divorce does not require an attorney and moves much faster through the court system, saving you time, money and stress. In many cases, you may not even need to appear before a judge.
Difficulty
Low, because you can file your divorce in the appropriate jurisdiction yourself. | | Peel back the Onion
Summary Dissolution (Divorce)
With a Summary Dissolution there is no trial or hearing. You simply file a joint petition for divorce. The terms of divorce by Summary Dissolution are most often final. However, there are some instances when the divorce under a Summary Dissolution can be challenged. You will have to see a lawyer about this.
Correcting mistakes and unfairness in a Summary Dissolution proceeding can be expensive, time-consuming and difficult. It is very important for both of you to be honest, cooperative, and careful when preparing your Summary Dissolution.
Regular Dissolution (Divorce)
If you don't think a Summary Dissolution is right for you, then you can file for a Regular Dissolution.
With a Regular Dissolution, a court hearing or trial is held. If either spouse is unhappy with the judge's final decision, it is possible to challenge that decision. This can be done by asking for a new trial. It is also possible to appeal the decision by taking the case to a higher court.
The Procedure
You and your spouse must completely agree on the terms of the Divorce.
The procedure is carried out by preparing and filing a Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution, together with a Marital Settlement Agreement, with the County Clerk in your county. After a six-month waiting period (during which either of you can stop the process if you change your mind) you apply for and receive a final judgment of divorce.
After the 6-month waiting period, you submit the Request for Judgment, Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and Notice of Entry of Judgment.
If you do not complete this final step, the divorce will not be final. Either party can stop the summary divorce by filing the Notice of Revocation of Petition for Summary Dissolution. This form is included but will need to be completed with a black or blue ink pen if you chose to use it.
With Legal Onion, you can complete your divorce on your terms. We provide you with detailed instructions on your divorce and can counsel you through the steps as they need to happen.
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