Riverside Divorce Law
Even simple divorces can be confusing and difficult. Julie M. Hill provides divorce and related legal services to Riverside and Inland Empire clients. Ms. Hill is well- versed in both Riverside divorce laws and separation in Riverside. She can provide needed legal advice in all family law matters.
Divorce laws in Riverside
Riverside divorce laws require a six-month residency in the state and a three-month residency in the county in which you file. Divorce in California is no fault, meaning bad behavior is not a factor in divorce. Grounds for divorce include:
- Irreconcilable differences
- Incurable insanity (upon proof)
In contested Riverside divorces and/or where children are involved, the court may order mediation.
Property/debt division
California is a community property state and all marital property is equally divided between spouses. Separately owned spousal property is not included. Riverside divorce laws define separate property as:
- All property owned before marriage
- All property acquired after marriage by gift and inheritance
- Rents, issues, and profits of above described property
In a separation divorce in Riverside, after the separation is final, the earnings or accumulations of each party are the separate property of each.
Alimony
Divorce law in Riverside uses several factors in determining alimony such as:
- Ability to find self-supporting employment
- Earning capacity of spouse requesting alimony
- Ability of supporting spouse to pay
- Marriage standard of living
- Each spouse’s financial status
- Marriage duration
- Custodial spouse’s ability to provide for dependent children’s needs and work outside the home
- Spouses’ age/health
- Evidence of parental domestic violence
- Tax consequences to each party
Divorce law in Riverside about child custody
Riverside divorce laws enable either parent to have custody. There is no preference for the type of custody. Custody types include:
- Joint legal custody
- Joint physical custody
- Sole custody
When no custody agreement between spouses exists, the court determines custody.
Child support in Riverside divorces
Riverside divorce law establishes parents’ equal financial responsibility in supporting their children. Until your child completes the 12th grade or reaches age 19, support continues. However, both parents are responsible for incapacitated children, who cannot support themselves, regardless of age. And, a premarital agreement may not adversely affect a child’s right to support.
Attorney knowledgeable in Riverside divorce law
Julie M. Hill is experienced in Riverside divorce law and can provide valuable legal advice in your family law matter. Contact Julie Hill today for a consultation.