Generally, a dissolution of marriage can be emotional for the parties involved. When children are involved, emotions may further be heightened. Meeting with a skilled, experienced, Riverside Family Law Attorney may be an essential step in getting a handle on your rights and priorities. At the Law Offices of Richard K. Isles, we care and we want to help. Benefit from the counsel of a Riverside Family Law Attorney with over 21 years experience striving favorable outcomes through mediation and litigation. When looking for a skilled, strategic attorney, call the lawyer people want in their court!

California Family Law Divorces are never exactly the same. Each marital dissolution (dissolving a marriage) has it's own unique issues concerning children, assets, debts, spousal or child support ,and each divorce requires a unique strategy to get it to the ultimate closure. Of course the goal for both spouses in this journey is separate lives.

THE FAMILY LAW DIVORCE PROCESS
We can help you to understand the basic divorce process although keep in mind that each divorce is unique in its own way. For instance, your friends divorce may have been simple with no children, no property and no debts to divide, where you may have children, retirement, 401K's and property to divide, thus the need for Experienced California legal representation is required. At the law offices of Richard K. Isles, we carry 20 years of California Family Law experience in the Riverside and San Bernardino Courts. Our Paralegals are not just self trained, but they are Certified Paralegals from a Certified Paralegal school, as well as ongoing Law School Education.

FILING FOR DIVORCE
As soon as you have decided to pursue a California Divorce, you should seek the services of a qualified, strategic divorce Attorney. This will begin the process where you can obtain temporary custody and visitation arrangements; a restraining order so your spouse won't contact you; child support and spousal support if any of these issues apply to your divorce. Your case may need temporary orders so you can survive financially at the onset of the case.

Initially, the attorney will file a Petition with the local family law court, such as Riverside Superior Court. A Summons is then served upon the other party which states they want a divorce and what they are seeking in terms of property, child custody, support. The party being served must answer the Summons, and if they wish, they will respond. California does not require fault as a prerequisite. In other words, you are not required to have to justify filing for a divorce by accusing your spouse of wrongdoing.

COLLECTING INFORMATION - DISCOVERY
Once you have retained a qualified Riverside Divorce lawyer, you will need to begin gathering vital information for your divorce attorneys use. Information such as names and ages of children, date of marriage, date of separation, and social security numbers are necessary in the divorce process. Financial information such as paycheck information, income tax returns from the past several years, recent pay slip and loan documents as well as credit card information will be essential. This information will be used in the discovery process. You will need to provide the attorney with as much financial information as you can. From the value of items, to stocks and pensions. Everything matters.

COURT LITIGATION OR NEGOTIATION
If you and your spouse have not resolved the issues in your divorce, but have to fight it out then your case is considered Contested. Family Law Attorney Richard K. Isles has a proven reputation in the local Family Law courts as an Aggressive yet respected litigator. If you decide to negotiate the issues at hand, then attorney Isles can assist. We see more and more couples who divorce preferring to utilize Mr. Isles' negotiation skills in a direct approach to settling their divorce outside of court litigation. If you find this to be the direction you are looking to pursue, call our Law office at (951) 643-8541.

THE WAITING PERIOD
In California Family Law there is a waiting period between the divorce petition and the final decree. It is six months. Even if your process is very quick, the waiting period must elapse prior to the judge granting a divorce.

THE DIVORCE JUDGMENT
After all the issues have been decided either in court or outside of court between you or your spouse, a judgment is prepared by one of our Certified Paralegals. The signed documents are delivered for filing with the court clerk and submitted to the Judge for signature and stamps. A Divorce Decree is the document which shows you are legally divorced - some call them freedom papers, and of course you are allowed to remarry if you choose.

EMOTIONS & DIVORCE

Divorce is an emotional life event. It can be draining for both sides. The best approach to resolving every matter such as child custody & Visitation, assets & debts, spousal support and division of the home, is to wipe away the tears and think logically and open minded. You will be one step closer to getting a final Judgment.

We recommend the following link for those seeking emotional support during the divorce process. Always consider a therapist as well.

http://www.divorcehelpforparents.com/effects-of-divorce.html

We have briefly touched on the general divorce process. The divorce process is complicated and our summary reflects little on the emotional experience that a divorce can generate. It is strongly encouraged that you contact our law firm to talk to the necessary divorce professionals to find out exactly how to make your divorce process as quick and painless as possible. Your initial consultation will be free of charge and you should get the answers you need to pave the way to a smooth dissolution of marriage. Call (951) 643-8541 or toll free (888) 513-5924