Divorce Advice in Contra Costa County
Accurate Help with Contra Costa County Divorce Laws
The Whatley Law Firm offers a steady hand to guide you through a delicate situation—our law office can advise you on what you need to know to get through a divorce intact.
The laws in California provide for certain steps to get divorced:
- Term of residency in the state
- Term of residency in the county
- Filing of petition for dissolution
- Fair response times for the other party
Once these initial steps are completed, your divorce may be contested or uncontested.
If your divorce is uncontested—that is, your spouse agrees with what you state about the marriage—then The Whatley Law Firm can help you write the papers that end the marriage.
If your divorce is contested—because your spouse disagrees with what you state or requires something from you to end the marriage—then The Whatley Firm can help you with Contra Costa County divorce mediation or trial.
Your Life Is Changing—Divorce Proceedings Are Only the Beginning
Once you make the decision to file for divorce, the remains of your marriage need to be organized to suit your new life.
The Whatley Law Firm can give you divorce advice in Contra Costa County for all aspects of your transition: