The legal world has its own vocabulary. It would make sense to say that you are filing for a “Divorce”, but in California courts, you are filing a “Dissolution of Marriage“. “Alimony” is actually “Spousal Support”. The courts and an attorney are going to know what you mean, but when the judges and attorneys start using this vocabulary in the courtroom it can be difficult to figure out exactly what happened. So, here’s a quick translation: In order to get divorced in California you must file for a Dissolution of Marriage. If you want “Alimony”, you must file for “Spousal Support”. You are “separated” if one or both of you …
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Stephanie J. Squires is the Founding Attorney of the Law Office of Stephanie J. Squires in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She focuses her practice on family law and has practiced for more than 25 years. Stephanie was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997. She earned her legal education at Western State College of Law. Her experience includes representing clients in family law matters with a focus on providing clear, practical legal guidance.
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