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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My name is Ellie E. Ortiz. I am a certified mediator and bonded & certified Legal Document Service provider.
I have been helping clients prepare their legal documents and mediate their divorces for over 24 years.
Over the course of my career, I have assisted thousands of clients with their paperwork related to Divorce, Child Custody, Living Trust, Corporations, Credit Repair, Immigration and much more.
Many clients have contacted me after spending tens of thousands of dollars 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.
I have assisted numerous divorcing couples ranging from cases with no children or assets, to complex cases with abuse or estates valued at over 100 million dollars.
In 2007 I had the opportunity to move to Spain with my husband and 3 young children. We spent three years with my husband’s family and traveling around Europe. This gave our children an education beyond that which could be obtained in a classroom. Our children are now grown and their adventures in Europe have become the subject of many college essays.
I served as the Orange County REALTORS® 2018 South County Affiliate Chair. I am currently the Chair for the Laguna Board of REALTORS® and a proud member of the California Escrow Association and the Orange County Escrow Association.
Our office specializes in helping the public, realtors, affiliates and their clients with all legal documents such as divorce mediation, living trusts, credit repair, out of escrow deeds (affidavit of death, quitclaim, trust transfer), probate, setting up corporations/llc’s, QDRO’s, power of attorney’s, etc. Our goal is to help our clients reach a quick resolution to their legal issues so all parties reach their ultimate goal, which may include getting their property on the market and sold.
A high percentage of my business has always been from repeat customers and referrals. I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service possible.
Since returning to Orange County in 2010 I have been nominated for the Orange County Businesss Journal, Woman in Business Award three years in a row. I am the Past President of the Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach and a member of Soroptimist International of Laguna Beach.
Now that you know a little about me, I hope to get the opportunity to get to know you.
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With our help, you and your spouse will work through the issues that need to be resolved so that your marriage can end as amicably and cost effectively as possible.
We will prepare and file all necessary paperwork and serve all parties. The entire process can be discussed in a Consultation prior to engaging our services.
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Will will help you to setup everything you need to open a new business, and even a bank account for the newly formed LLC business.
Our Eviction/Unlawful Detainer service helps you during the legal process by which a landlord may terminate a tenant’s right to remain on the property.
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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Learn how to receive full assistance with all paperwork and our mediation services to assist you with a Stipulation.
We are experts at preparing accommodation deeds in all California counties as well as out of state. We have built successful relationships with many escrow companies.
We are experts at preparing accommodation deeds in all California counties as well as out of state. We have built successful relationships with many escrow companies.
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We’ve been providing Southern California with Excellent Legal Document and Divorce Mediation services since 1998.
We service the following counties: Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Imperial.
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Laguna Legal Headquarters
24800 Chrisanta Drive, Suite 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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800-497-9850
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Bonded and Certified Legal Document Assistant, LDA #267. We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. A Legal Document Assistant provides only self help service to a member of the public who is representing him/her self in a legal matter. We are, however, very experienced and knowledgeable in preparation of living trusts, deeds and other legal documents including divorce mediation. We work closely with several attorneys who can give you the legal advice you need.