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Looking to file for divorce in Santa Barbara County? Here is a guide that provides procedural information to get you through the process. We have also included local resources that can assist with the process.The Documents: A divorce in California is typically broken into a least 2 major phases. The initial phase is known by the court as the Petition and Preliminary Disclosures. These documents are completed, filed with the local county court, and then can be served on the other party. At that point the court requires a 30 days wait period to give...Continue Reading...

Of the different options for processing an adoption in Santa Barbara County, an adult adoption is one of the fastest. Other major benefits of filing an adult adoption in Santa Barbara County above other adoptions are no formal notifications are required and the social services department is not required to complete an investigation. The cost for an adult adoption in Santa Barbara County is also cheaper than other types of adoptions. The court does have their filing fee, currently at $20, but no other court required fees apply. An adult adoption...Continue Reading...

Overview: A Spousal Property Petition is a formal Probateproceeding in which the court can make an order on certain types of property inCalifornia if there was a marriage or domestic partnership. The court, in thisprocess can make an order that states what a spouse’s share of communityinterest as well as what portion of your deceased spouses share belongs to theliving spouse. California Courts website says, “If the surviving spouse/partneris legally entitled to all of the property, a more complicated probate proceduremay not be required....Continue Reading...

In many circumstances such as divorce, separation & paternity child support is a factor needing to be addressed. If a person has never dealt with a court or government agency that makes binding orders on them before, the thought of having to “enter into the system” may be a scary thought. This overview provided some top level information about Child Support in Santa Barbara County.Eligibility for Child Support in Santa Barbara CountyThe first question many people may wonder is if they are eligible for child support. In situations...Continue Reading...

With over 14 physical court locations spread over more than 7,300 square miles, it can be hard to know what Riverside Superior Court location your case should be filed in. Typical in California, not all courthouse locations handle every type of case. Some strictly family law while others can handle civil, small claims, traffic and more in a single building. Simply finding the closets court location may not work if they do not process the type of case you need to file.Where to File a New CaseSo how do you know where to file without calling each...Continue Reading...