Legal Separation vs Divorce in California: Key Differences and Considerations
When contemplating the end of a marriage in California, you have two primary options: legal separation and divorce. While both processes address similar issues like
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Many clients have contacted me after spending tens of thousands on attorney’s fees and in a matter of weeks and with some divorce mediation, I am able to complete a divorce that has dragged on for several years.
Ellie recently joined the Off The Clock team on KTLA to discuss how Laguna Legal is an affordable alternative to working with attorneys but also allows you to work with legal document experts instead of going through it alone with an online service like Legal Zoom.
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Probate is the judicial process that distributes a person’s assets after they die. In most states, probate is required even if there is a Will.
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A legal document service is a company or organization that provides support in the preparation and completion of legal documents, such as living trusts, incorporation filing, probate forms, QDRO forms, and more.
Using a legal document service can be a good idea for individuals or businesses who need legal documents but don’t have the resources or expertise to create them on their own and also don’t want to pay the high fees for a lawyer to create them. Legal document services can provide templates, guides, and support to help ensure that the documents are properly formatted and legally valid. While some legal document services simply provide templates to users for a set price, at Laguna Legal, we will actually work with you to prepare and file legal documents.
The cost of using our legal document services varies depending on the type of document you need. Please see our individual service pages for more specific detail about pricing. Our prices are much more affordable than what you would pay an attorney for the same thing.
A legal document specialist is a person hired by a law firm or a legal document service who specializes in the creation and preparation of legal documents. Their main responsibilities are working with clients to complete legal paperwork, as well as reviewing and proofreading those materials to make sure that all requirements are satisfied and that it is suitable for submission to the court or other government agency.
Divorce mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps separating couples to reach agreements on various aspects of their divorce, such as property division, child custody, and spousal support. The goal of divorce mediation is to reach a mutually acceptable resolution without the need for a court trial.
During divorce mediation, the mediator helps the couple to communicate effectively and work through any conflicts or disagreements. The mediator does not make decisions for the couple, but rather facilitates discussions and helps them to identify potential solutions to their issues.
Divorce mediation is often seen as a more cost-effective and less adversarial alternative to traditional divorce proceedings, and it can also be a faster process. Additionally, because the couple has more control over the outcome of the divorce through mediation, they may be more satisfied with the results compared to a court-imposed decision.
However, divorce mediation may not be suitable for all couples, especially in cases of domestic violence or significant power imbalances. In such cases, a traditional divorce proceeding may be necessary. It’s important for separating couples to consider their unique circumstances and seek the advice of a family law attorney or a mediator to determine whether divorce mediation is a good option for them.
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