We know that people can get overwhelmed and discouraged when they hear about divorces. Nobody gets into marriage thinking that they will end up separated. Unfortunately, not all marriages work and sometimes divorce is the best route forward for both parties. According to the CDC, the US divorce rate, as of 2016, was 3.2 divorces per 1,000 people.
When we use Statistical Atlas to look at the local statistics, we see the following divorce rates:
If you need a Westlake Village divorce attorney, you can count on the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi to be by your side, fighting to ensure that you are treated fairly throughout the entire process.
California is a “no-fault divorce” state which makes it easier than in some states. What a no-fault divorce means is that neither side has to accuse the other of marital misconduct as grounds for divorce. Many divorces in California occur due to “irreconcilable differences.” While there does not have to be any wrongdoing, there are still many issues that must be settled.
Consider all of the issues that need to be agreed upon:
Other issues that need to be worked out are health insurance coverage for your children. The last thing you want to happen in a divorce is health benefits for your children to be terminated.
Even in an uncontested divorce, you want to ensure that all agreements are completed properly. For contested divorces, you want to have a qualified attorney by your side. This can be an emotional time for everyone involved. Having an attorney handle these issues for you can help remove emotions from the equation. Having a trusted advisor can go a long way towards bringing you peace of mind.
In most cases, mediation is not required for a divorce to take place in California. However, if there are disputes over child custody and they cannot be agreed upon, the court can order spouses to undergo mandatory mediation in an attempt to get both sides to come to an agreement.
Mediation, even if it is not court-ordered, can be a less stressful way for all sides to come to an agreement over the issues listed above. It can help avoid trials that can open up both spouse’s lives to the public.
If you are about to go through a divorce, please do not try to handle the process by yourself. Even in amicable divorces that are uncontested, there are many things you want to ensure are taken care of properly. The last thing you need to do is make an agreement that could come back to haunt you in the future. A Westlake Village divorce attorney can help to ensure that you handle everything correctly. Let the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi stand by your side if you are going through a separation. You can contact us for a consultation by calling 805-379-4550.
