Divorce in Orange County
is considered a legal process leading to the end of a marriage. In recent years, divorce has become more common in the United States. Almost half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce. The effects that divorce has on a person can be very stressful. Your living arrangements, finances, and emotional well being are all affected. To some people, it is the hardest decision to make in one's life.
Coming to the decision to get a divorce can be a traumatic and exhausting experience. It is a process which can include spousal support, child custody, alimony, and distribution of property. Divorcing even from a short term marriage can be very upsetting even if you are the one who wants the divorce. With the support of a high quality law firm in Orange County such as Hosford & Hosford, decisions in filing for divorce in can be made more securely.
The first step in a divorce is to file a petition for dissolution of marriage. Once the petition has been filed, the respondent must be served. This entails your significant other being given the divorce papers. Your spouse will then have 30 days to file a written response to the petition. Our attorneys are well versed in the steps that have to be taken in divorcing in Orange County.
Dealing with a divorce with children involved can be even more trying and emotional. Orange County Superior Court as all counties in the state make orders reflecting that there are two forms of child custody; legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody gives a parent the right to obtain information and make decisions on for the child. These are sometimes referred to as Heath, Education, & Welfare decisions. Physical custody orders direct who the child will live with. Parents often have difficulty in reconciling the best interest of their children with their own aims especially if they are angry at their spouse.
Our divorce attorneys in Orange County will be devoted to helping you get through the many challenges you will face during your divorce. We have been practicing in Orange County for over thirty years and will keep you well informed on what to expect in the divorce process while protecting the rights.
Hosford and Hosford has the legal expertise you need when facing divorce or separation
Contact us if you would like to speak with an Orange County divorce attorney at 866-463-2448.