How do I know when I need an attorney for my divorce?
Many attorneys will tell you that you need to hire an attorney from the onset of a divorce, and although that is preferable it is not necessary in certain situations. If you are going through a divorce for a second or third time and you are familiar with the process, you may not need an attorney for full representation. There are resources like a self-help center, or even a paralegal to assist you. However, be advised that these resources really do require that you have a
I am not married, and we broke up, do I have split assets?
Here in California, there is no common law marriage. Common law marriage was defined as a couple that portrayed themselves as a married couple without actually tying the knot. In states that recognize common law marriage, when the couple does split there are remedies like palimony available. Here in California, palimony (which is payments made by one party to the other in a couple split) only occurs if the couple moved to California and the state that they lived in previou
