Southern California Family Law Attorney Blog

When two people who are married make the decision to end the marriage, they seek to obtain a divorce. The divorce process often involves hiring an attorney, splitting assets, settling child custody arrangements, and meeting all the requirements of the law in California. During this time, emotions may be running high, and it can be difficult to agree on important things when one person feels hurt or betrayed by the other spouse. The end of a marriage is rarely a simple thing, but even when it is, the process may take more time than the couple expected.

The fact that even amicable divorces were taking several months or years to complete was a motivating factor for a California judge who is looking to speed up the process for the sixty percent of couples who will seek divorce in California. Couples who benefit from this program may only be asked to pay for court costs, and may find their divorce final in as little as one day.

The judge is currently limited in how many couples can be helped each month, but may hope that with a successful program, the process can grow and be expanded throughout the state.

Not only is the process of divorce emotional, it is also often a challenge for those seeking a divorce to understand the complicated nature of family law. Anyone who is seeking a divorce may benefit from meeting with an attorney separate from their spouse to help them better understand the process, and to help them get what they deserve from the divorce agreement.

Source: FOX, "Sacramento judge aims to expedite divorce process," Luana Munoz, April 12, 2013