Divorce Helpline

Divorce Helpline provides a service for California residents who are interested in obtaining a divorce quickly and efficiently. This company provide services to people who have been able to come to an agreement about the terms of their divorce as well as those who need some assistance in settling their differences.

People who work out a divorce settlement themselves can avoid going to court.

To obtain a divorce in California, an individual must have been residing there for at least six months. Only one of the parties must be a California resident to file for divorce in that State.

For a flat fee, the company will prepare the necessary divorce papers for yourself and your spouse. Both of you will be asked to complete a detailed questionnaire; be prepared for this step to take between one and three hours.

This option includes a 30-minute consultation with an attorney for each of you. All paperwork is prepared under the supervision of an attorney. Neither party will be required to go to court. The Complete Divorce Package is also available in the case of a divorce action which has already been commenced.

Divorce Helpline clients are not limited to one brief consultation with an attorney. They are free to schedule multiple appointments (or one long one) if that suits their needs. The attorney can advise them on a variety of matters, including:

• Spousal maintenance
• Child support
• Visitation
• Division of real and personal property
• Pension debts between the parties

Mediation is an alternative to a divorce trial. The goal of the process is to come to an agreement that both parties can live with. The mediator will act as a neutral buffer between the spouse and help them to communicate with each other. Mediation sessions can take place in an office setting or by telephone, if desired.

The process of arbitration is a bit different. This option also takes place outside of the courts, but the arbitrator has the power to impose a settlement on the parties. Each person has the opportunity to present evidence to the arbitrator. At the end of the proceedings, the arbitrator will prepare and file an arbitration judgment. This written report will be filed with the court and will be legally binding.

Arbitration is both less expensive and quicker than holding a trial. The proceedings take place in an office and are less intimidating than those held in a court room.

Yet another service option offered by Divorce Helpline is that of collaborative divorce. With this method, the parties agree to settle the issues between them without going to court. People who decide to pursue this option have a team of experts (an attorney, a therapist, and a financial advisor) to help them. It is not mandatory to consult with all of the team members; each client may choose to meet with only one or two team members, depending on the situation and their needs. Team members may be retained by both spouses jointly in order to provide advice to both parties.

Keep in mind that if you and your spouse are not able to resolve all of the outstanding issues between yourselves, you will have to go to court. This is an expensive and time-consuming option. Instead of having the issues settled by a judge, divorcing couples would do well to consider a service like Divorce Helpline to help with the process. A neutral third party may just be the answer.

For more information about fees or to book an appointment, visit the Divorce Helpline website.

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