San Bernardino County Divorce Lawyer

Welcome to the Law Office of San Bernardino County Divorce Attorney Michael R. Young, where you will find legal help for divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of marital property and all other areas of Family Law.

Going through a divorce, or "dissolution of marriage", can be an extremely painful and stress-filled experience for the entire family. When you retain the services of an experienced and aggressive San Bernardino Divorce Lawyer some burdens of the divorce process are relieved from you and your chances of obtaining your desired results can improve greatly.

About Divorce in San Bernardino County

According to California law, one spouse must have been a resident of the state for a continuous 6 months and have resided in the county for a continuous 3 months prior to filing for divorce in San Bernardino County.

The state of California was one of the first states to initiate the "no-fault" divorce policy which accepts among others, irreconcilable differences, death or insanity as viable grounds for divorce.

Generally, the divorce process in San Bernardino County is as follows.

• One spouse files a Petition for Divorce with the San Bernardino Court, which is then served personally to the other spouse, or "Respondent".
• Upon being served the divorce petition, the Respondent has 30 days to file a Response with the Court.
• In many cases there may be a request for an Order to Show Cause hearing, where a judge will rule on temporary child custody and child support terms, or restraining orders, which will remain in place throughout the dissolution process.
• The process of "discovery" will then begin to unfold. Information and documents regarding income, expenses and assets of both parties are exchanged during this phase. Depositions and written questions may also be created at this time.
• Negotiation for settlement of the divorce terms is engaged in by both spouses, along with their attorneys (if represented). If both parties agree on all the terms, a 'no-fault" divorce, a Marital Settlement Agreement outlining the specific terms of the divorce will be prepared and signed by both parties and the lawyers. In the event that the spouses are unable to agree upon every issue, the case will be considered a "contested" divorce and must be resolved court.
• If the agreement was made and signed, or once the trial has ended, a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage will be drawn up and filed with the court.
• A couple's marital status cannot be terminated until six months from the date of filing.

If one spouse fails to participate in the divorce proceeding, or can not be contacted, the divorce can be considered uncontested by a default judgment.

When child custody and child visitation issues are in dispute, Mediation counseling, for both spouses, is a court mandated requirement that the parties must undergo before a court makes any rulings in custody or visitation.

As a highly experienced San Bernardino County Divorce Attorney, Mr. Young will assist you through the divorce process, ensuring all documentation and filing of paperwork are efficiently handled, and he will aggressively strive to protect your rights and best interests to allow you best possible outcome for your case.

Mr. Young holds vast experience with the San Bernardino County Family Courts, which has gained him respect by Judges, Court Staff, Expert Witnesses, and other attorney's throughout Southern California. As a dedicated divorce attorney, Mr. Young fully appreciates the heart-felt commitment you are making and respects the uniqueness of your case---he knows that all cases are different and require tailored litigation strategies.

Contact us for an INITIAL CONSULTATION. Mr. Young is available 24 hours a day; 7 days a week - email info@familylawinlandempire.com, or call us anytime day or night, at (909) 748-0119.

The Law Office of Michael R. Young handles divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody and child support cases in San Bernardino County, including San Bernardino County Divorce Attorney and Child Custody Attorney in Adelanto, Angeles Oaks, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, El Mirage, Etiwanda, Forest Falls, Grand Terrace, Helendale, Hemet, Hesperia, Highland, Loma Linda, Lucerne Valley, Mentone, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga Family Law Lawyer, Redlands Family Law Attorney (where Divorce Lawyer Michael Young maintains a Family Law Office), Rialto, San Bernardino County Divorce Lawyer, Victorville, Wrightwood, Yucaipa

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