Riverside County Divorce Lawyer

Welcome to the premiere website of Riverside County Divorce Attorney and Family Law Lawyer Michael R. Young, A.P.C. Our Law Firm is committed to providing aggressive legal representation in all matters of Family Law, including divorce, child custody, child support and spousal support.

Many divorced couples will attest to the fact that Divorce, or "dissolution of marriage," can be an agonizing and stressful experience for all parties involved. Retaining legal help from an experienced Riverside County Divorce Lawyer can not only improve your chances of gaining the best possible results, but can alleviate some of the burden of filing documents and, possibly, attending lengthy court appearances.

About Dissolution of Marriage in Riverside County

To qualify for a divorce in Riverside County, California, one of the spouses must have resided in California for a continuous 6 month and have resided in Riverside County for a continuous 3 months prior to filing the Petition for Divorce.

The most common ground for filing for dissolution of marriage in California is irreconcilable differences. Other grounds include death, insanity, or bigamy.

In California the general steps for filing a divorce are as follows.

• A petition to dissolve the marriage is filed by one spouse and served to the other spouse (known as the Respondent).
• Once the Petition is filed the Respondent has 30 days to file a Response with the Court.
• One spouse may file a request for an Order to Show Cause hearing to determine temporary child custody and child support terms, or invoke restraining orders.
• Both parties then engage in the "discovery" process. This process involves the exchange of information and documents relevant to the case, such as disclosure of income, expenses, and assets. Written questions and depositions may also be drawn up during this time.
• Both parties and attorneys (if represented) will then negotiate settlement of the terms of the case. If the case is resolved by agreement, a Martial Settlement Agreement, containing all the terms of the agreement, will be prepared and signed by the spouses and attorneys. If the parties cannot agree, a trial will take place.
• After signing the agreement, or after the trial has ended, a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage will be prepared and filed with the court.
• The marital status cannot be terminated until six months from the date of filing

Divorce proceedings are contestable in a Riverside court when both spouses cannot agree on at least one issue involved. When both parties agree on all the terms of their divorce it is considered a "no-contest" divorce. If one spouse refuses to participate in the divorce proceeding or can not be located the divorce may be uncontested by a default judgment.

Mandatory mediation counseling must be attended by both spouses when child custody and visitation issues are in dispute. Mediation counseling occurs at the Courthouse where your case was filed.

Our Firm can efficiently assist you though the divorce process. As a highly experienced Family Law Lawyer, Mr. Young will effectively defend your rights through marriage dissolution, child custody, child support, division of marital property and spousal support. His extensive knowledge of Riverside County Family Courts has gained him respect by Judges, Court Staff, Expert Witnesses, and other attorney's throughout Riverside County and Southern California.

Mr. Young is a highly dedicated Riverside County divorce lawyer and will represent you with aggressive strategies to help you attain the best possible outcome for your case. He is fully conscious of the commitment you are making and acknowledges the uniqueness of your situation.

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