Uncontested Divorce

Uncontested Divorce in San Diego

Get Your Divorce Settled & on with Your Life with the Help of a San Diego Divorce Attorney

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn't have to be a stressful and overwhelming experience either. At Livingstone Law, APC, we believe that divorce doesn't have to be full of conflict and stress. 

Our San Diego divorce attorneys will help you get through your divorce and get on with your life. We understand that divorce is a difficult time, and we want to make the process as stress-free as possible. We will help you through the entire process and make sure your legal rights are protected.

Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce

In California, there are two types of divorce: contested and uncontested.

  • Contested divorce – This type of divorce involves disagreements between you and your spouse regarding issues like property, child custody, and support. You and your spouse will need to decide on a settlement that will include all of the issues that you and your spouse cannot agree on. This type of divorce may take longer and be more complicated than an uncontested divorce.

  • Uncontested divorce – An uncontested divorce is one in which you and your spouse are in agreement on all of the issues in your divorce. This type of divorce is much simpler and faster to get than a contested divorce. An experienced San Diego divorce attorney can help you get an uncontested divorce and settle all of the issues in your divorce.

Why Choose Our San Diego Divorce Attorneys?

Our San Diego divorce attorneys have over 20 years of experience helping couples through divorce. We understand how divorce works and what you can expect throughout the process. We are compassionate and caring, and we will work hard to get you through your divorce as smoothly as possible. We will handle all of the legal aspects of your divorce and make sure your rights and interests are protected.

We are committed to offering our clients high-quality service at affordable prices. We will provide you with the same level of service that you would receive from a large San Diego law firm at a fraction of the cost. We will work with you to come up with a payment plan that works for you.

Our San Diego divorce lawyers are passionate about helping our clients get through their divorces. We will work hard to get you through your divorce as smoothly as possible. We are compassionate, caring, and experienced. We will work hard to get you through your divorce and make sure your rights are protected. We are committed to offering our clients high-quality service at affordable prices.

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How Does a California Divorce Work?

California is a no-fault divorce state, which means that you don't have to prove that your spouse is at fault for the breakdown of your marriage in order to get a divorce. You can file for divorce based on the fact that you and your spouse have been separated for at least a year, and you believe that your marriage is beyond repair. You will need to file a petition for divorce and provide your spouse with notice of the divorce through the petition.

After you file for divorce, your spouse will have 30 days to file a response to your petition. If your spouse does not file a response, the divorce will proceed uncontested. If your spouse does file a response, you and your spouse will need to attend a mandatory settlement conference with your divorce judge.

The settlement conference will be your last opportunity to settle all of the issues in your divorce without going to court. You and your spouse will need to come to an agreement on all of the issues in your divorce. If you and your spouse are unable to settle all of the issues, your divorce will proceed to court.

When it comes to deciding on a divorce settlement, you and your spouse will need to decide on all of the issues in your divorce. These issues may include:

  • Property division – You and your spouse will need to decide how to divide your property, including your marital home, cars, bank accounts, investments, retirement plans, and other assets.

  • Debt division – You and your spouse will need to decide how to divide your debts, including credit card bills, loans, and other financial obligations.

  • Child custody – You and your spouse will need to decide on the custody arrangement for your children. You and your spouse will need to decide on how to arrange custody and parenting time. Your divorce settlement will include the terms for how you and your spouse will share custody of your children.

  • Child support – You and your spouse will need to decide on how to set up child support. Child support is a monthly payment that helps pay for your children's basic needs.

If you and your spouse cannot agree on all of the issues in your divorce, your divorce may proceed to court. Your divorce judge will make decisions based on what is in the best interest of your children. You and your spouse will need to provide evidence to the judge to prove why you believe your decisions are in your children's best interest.

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