The decision to get a divorce is not always an easy one. There are issues of property to be divided, children to be taken care of, spouses to be provided for. Luckily, Mr. Patel of the Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel serving Irvine, CA and Riverside, CA has experience in the realm of family law, and will be able to guide you through what can already be a difficult experience. Mr. Patel also has experience with mediation, arbitration, and other alternative avenues to fighting out your divorce battle in a courtroom. He is known as one of the best Divorce Attorneys in Irvine, CA. Call the Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel at (949) 440-3240 to speak with our Orange County Divorce Attorneys.

Reasons for Divorce

While some states still require spouses to provide a reason for the divorce, most states now offer what is known as a “no fault” divorce. A no fault divorce allows a court to enter a divorce decree without one party having to legally prove the other party did something wrong in the marriage. Instead, one spouse may simply allege that the marriage has broken down and there’s no reasonable hope it can be preserved, and a divorce can be granted with or without the other spouse’s consent.

Alternatives to Divorce

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may have other options for ending your marriage besides a divorce. Many states offer legal separations, which can allow spouses to make some of the same decisions as a divorce regarding their shared property, child custody, and child support. This option doesn’t legally end the marriage and is generally used when couples want to retain their marriage status for religious or health care reasons.

An annulment, on the other hand, has the same legal effect as a divorce, but does so by declaring your marriage was never valid in the first place. Reasons for an annulment could be that one spouse was already married, was tricked into the marriage, or was too young at the time to legally marry.

Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Attorneys aren’t needed for every divorce, but in many cases legal assistance can be beneficial, if not crucial. With the complex nature of some divorce procedures and emotions running high, it often helps to have a knowledgeable resource for information and a skilled advocate for negotiations and possible court proceedings. Please let Mr. Patel help you in your time of need by calling or inquiring on the website today. Our California Divorce Lawyers can be reached at (949) 440-3240 for a Free Consultation. Our Divorce Attorneys in Orange County have handled numerous divorce cases in Irvine, CA and Riverside, CA. Give us a call to talk with a Divorce Attorney in Irvine, California at (949) 440-3240.