How Long Does Divorce Take | Burbank Divorce Process

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How Long Does Divorce Take | Burbank Divorce Process

Wondering how long the divorce process takes is the number one question we get about divorce in Burbank and all of California.  I answer about 10 calls per day from new clients inquiring about divorce and they always want to know how long it will take.

This is because people here that divorce takes 6 months in California.  But this is not the only answer.  In this video below I talk in detail about the different time frames for divorce.  There is more to it than just saying divorce takes 6 months.

Watch this quick video below where I explain

How Long Does Divorce Take | Burbank Divorce Process

Wondering how long the divorce process takes is the number one question we get about divorce in Burbank and all of California.  I answer about 10 calls per day from new clients inquiring about divorce and they always want to know how long it will take.

This is because people here that divorce takes 6 months in California.  But this is not the only answer.  In this video below I talk in detail about the different time frames for divorce.  There is more to it than just saying divorce takes 6 months.

Watch this quick video below where I explain

Burbank Divorce Attorney Not Needed In Most Divorce Cases

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Burbank Divorce Attorney Not Needed In Most Divorce Cases

If you live in Burbank and are considering going through a divorce, you may be thinking that you need to hire a divorce attorney.

Well, I am here to tell you that only less than 10% of all divorce cases filed in California actually need or used an attorney for their divorce.

What is the first word you can think of after you hear the word, “divorce?”  I bet it is attorney. And this is why I wanted to write this article to let people know that there are times when you need an attorney and times when you don’t.

When You Don’t Need An Attorney

As of this writing we handle nearly 50 divorce cases every month.  None of these folks needed or used an attorney to complete their divorce. They relied on our Burbank divorce service to complete their entire divorce case from start to finish.

Here is what our clients have in common:

  1. They are somewhat amicable.  You don’t have to be completely amicable and friendly, but you just have to be willing to attempt to go through the divorce process like adults and keep emotion out of it as best as you can.  We get it, you are going through a divorce, but just try your best to get through the divorce process.
  2. They want a good relations for their kids.  If you have children, especially young children, you are going to have to co-parent and will be in each others lives for a long time to come.  It is best that you keep at least that part of your relationship in tact so you both can do what is best for your children.
  3. They don’t want to go to court.  If you come to an agreement outside of court, no court appearance is necessary.  The courts don’t want you in their courtroom, they want you to figure that out on your own or with the assistance of mediation.  Our service handled the court for you so you won’t have to go to court.

When You Need An Attorney

There are just going to be times when you need an attorney.  If you are going to need legal advice or representation in court, then you are going to need an attorney. Unfortunately, there are people out there that will attempt to cheat the system and lie, hide assets, close joint accounts, move away with the kids or do one of 100 different things someone can do to harm the other party.  When these types of things happen, you will most likely need an attorney.

We handle a lot of divorce cases in Burbank. If you think you and your spouse can get through the divorce process with assistance and guidance from us along the way, then we encourage you to call us.  Even if you use our Burbank divorce service and later realize that you do need and attorney, you can always move on and nothing is lost.  Because we follow the exact process and procedures attorneys do, they can simply pick up where we left off.  At least you would have saved a bunch of money up to that point.

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Where Do I File My Burbank Divorce Case?

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Where Do I File My Burbank Divorce Case?

If you live in Burbank and are getting a divorce, you may be surprised to learn that the Burbank divorce court does not handle divorce cases.  It seems odd, but the Burbank divorce court that once provided divorce services in Burbank no longer handles divorce cases.

So where do i file my Burbank divorce case?

Pasadena!

Yep, Burbank residents have to file their divorce case in Pasadena.

There have been several court changes and closures, and this is one of the changes that affect folks who live in the Burbank area.

But there is a better way than trying your to file your own divorce case and having to make numerous trips out of Burbank.

Many people try to save money by deciding to file their own Burbank divorce case.  Over the years of assisting people with their Burbank divorce case, I can tell you that many times, the folks who are trying to complete their own Burbank divorce case often end up spending more money on their divorce than if they had just called us for assistance from the beginning.

Let me explain.  If you go through an uncontested Burbank divorce you are going to have to pay the filing fee twice.  Yes, you read that correct. You will pay 2 court fees.

In an uncontested divorce, one party will decide to file (the Petitioner) and the other party will file a Response ( The Respondent)  There is a fee both for the filing fee and the response fee.

Now if you are like our clients and going through a mostly amicable divorce, one of you is either paying for the entire cost of the divorce or you are splitting the costs.

When you use our service, we can get you through the entire divorce process on just a single court filing fee.  This will save you over $400 in court costs.

When you factor in our fees, it is not that much more expensive to use our professional divorce preparation service than it is to do it yourself.  This is not even counting the amount of time and energy you will spend trying to figure out the divorce forms and process.

Give us a call to handle your Burbank divorce case.  We take care of your entire divorce case from start to finish.

Burbank Divorce Court | What Is The Divorce Process In Burbank

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Burbank Divorce Court | What Is The Divorce Process In Burbank

To answer the question of what is the divorce process in Burbank, I would first have to say that the if you live in Burbank, CA, you now have to file your Burbank Divorce all the way out in Pasadena.

That said, the divorce process in Burbank will follow the divorce process in Pasadena.

So lets get started

What is the Divorce Process In Burbank?

The divorce process in Bubank (or should i say Pasadena) is the same divorce process as it is across most of the State of California.  When you have us complete your Burbank divorce case for you, we like to break the process down into 3 steps.

Step 1 of the Divorce Process In Burbank

First, you will want to complete your initial divorce court documents which includes the Divorce Summons and Petition.  There is also a form you will need regarding where you live and if you have kids, you will have to complete a UCCJEA.  Once these are completed, you will file them and then have them served on your spouse.

Step 2 of the Divorce Process In Burbank

After your Burbank divorce case is filed and served, the next step is to work on your financial disclosures, otherwise known as your Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure.  This includes the Income and Expense Declaration and Schedule of Assets and Debts.  You would complete these and serve them on your spouse.

Step 3 of the Divorce Process In Burbank

Once you have filed and served and completed your financial disclosures, the next step is to complete your judgment.  This will be one of the most tedious parts of your Burbank divorce.  There can be as many as 30 different forms to complete and way too much explanation to try and address them here.

We recommend using our Burbank Divorce service to complete your Burbank divorce.  We are a full service divorce paralegal firm that specializes in only divorce and handles the Burbank area.  We take care of filing, serving, preparing your financial disclosures and completing all agreements and the judgment.  We have access to the court’s dissomaster software and can help with spousal support, child support, custody, visitation and any other orders you would like included in your Burbank divorce case.