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As a part of the divorce process in California, you and your spouse or partner will try to come up with a marital settlement agreement. This process will begin about the same time you or your spouse or partner files a petition for divorce. A marriage settlement agreement involves working your way through a number of issues, including:
Sometimes the parties have talked through these issues and are pretty much in agreement about what they want to do. You will still need to meet with a lawyer to understand your rights and obligations. At The Law Office of Patricia M. McKinnie in San Jose, California, we offer a free initial consultation of thirty minutes to provide you with an overview of the divorce process.
If you and the other party don't agree on all of the issues, the marriage settlement process can at least help you pare down the issues that need to be litigated in court. This can save you time and money. Our approach as divorce lawyers is to try and settle issues rather than litigate them. However, our lawyers won't cave in just to settle. To protect your interests, we will proceed to litigation if necessary.
Myth: You don't need a prenuptial agreement unless you're Donald Trump.
Fact: If you own a house, a dog, jewelry or any other property that is important to you, or you have very different financial lifestyles, you should strongly consider a prenuptial or premarital agreement. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn-out contract, but it should be in writing. Many people who have gone through a divorce choose to have a prenuptial agreement the next time they marry.
Free Consultation: San Jose attorney Patricia M. McKinnie offers a free 30-minute initial consultation to discuss your divorce case.
