HOW TO FILE FOR DIVORCE IN

LOS ANGELES

The divorce or Dissolution of Marriage process can be very taxing, emotionally, mentally, as well as physically. It is very important to stay grounded in all these aspects of yourself.

STAY GROUNDED

Next you will want to ensure you have all your basic

documents relating to your financial status and patterns.

The purpose for these documents is to detail each spouse’s financial scenario,

from employment, to assets, and monthly expenses.

GATHER ALL LEGAL AND FINANCIAL

DOCUMENTS

If you and your spouse agree to terms of the divorce / dissolution

of marriage and have been married less than 5 years and do not have a child, you may file for summary dissolution. If not the

case, click here for other divorce options

FIND OUT WHAT TYPE OF DIVORCE

YOU WANT

The rules state that you must have lived in California for the previous six months and the

county in which you filed – like Los Angeles County for the last three

months.

FILE FOR YOUR DIVORCE IN YOUR APPROPRIATE

COUNTY OF JURISDICTION

Consult with an experienced and reputable divorce attorney

that you feel confident with. This is the most critical decision in the divorce

process.

FIND A REPUTABLE AND EXPERIENCED DIVORCE ATTORNEY

In a best-case scenario, you will be able to avoid a

courtroom divorce trial and resolve the divorce process

through mediation.

STAY ON GOOD TERMS WITH YOUR FORMER SPOUSE

The divorce attorney you choose should be proactive in

corresponding with you and reasonably available and open to all your questions and concerns.

STAY IN COMMUNICATION

WITH YOUR DIVORCE ATTORNEY

CONTACT THE BEST DIVORCE ATTORNEY

IN LOS ANGELES TODAYShould you need our assistance in Los Angeles, Ventura or

Orange County call attorney Charles M. Green at 213 387-4508 for a consultation appointment at our Los Angeles Mid Wilshire offices.