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Did You Know?    
 
 
Permanent and incurable insanity is a ground for divorce.
For insanity to be considered permanently incurable, a person must have been confined in a mental institution, hospital, or other institution for at least three years, and at least two physicians competent in psychiatry must testify that the insanity is permanently incurable.

 

San Jose Divorce Lawyers are expert attorneys in the field of divorce law ready to take on any case in San Jose. Divorce is a difficult and sometimes messy process to take on alone. Our San Jose lawyers can help you in all aspects of divorce and divorce law.

There are two types of divorce: absolute and limited. An absolute divorce is a judicial termination of a marriage based on marital misconduct or other statutory cause arising after the marriage ceremony. As a result of an absolute divorce both parties' status becomes single again.

 
California Divorce figures 2001–2003    
 
 
Figures for divorces and marriage from 2001–2003 - Small snapshot of recent Marriage & Divorce life in this state.
Marriages Jan 2001   Divorces Dec 2003  
10,029   15,650  

Source: National Center for Health Statistics
 

The consequences of limited divorces vary from state to state. Typically, a limited divorce is commonly referred to as a separation decree; the right to cohabitation is terminated but the marriage is not dissolved and the status of the parties is not altered.

A little less than half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. The current divorce rate is down a few percentage points from a peak in 1981, but the current divorce rate is almost double what is was in the 1950s.

Our San Jose Divorce Lawyers and Attorneys can assist you by:

  • Filing any and all litigation concerning divorce
  • Research any changes to San Jose judicial marriage law
  • Register all assets to be divided

Common issues often related with divorce cases include:

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San Jose Audio & Video    
 
  Washington Divorce Case: Maternity and Marriage
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 3:55, 05/12/2005

A divorce case in Washington state has outraged women's groups and inspired a new law. The case involves a pregnant woman who filed for divorce from her husband, who had previously served jailed time for abusing her. When the judge learned the woman was pregnant, he ruled that the divorce couldn't go through
Source: NPR
 
 
San Jose External Sites    
 
 

California Courts: Self-Help Center: Families & Chi
Introduction to Divorce, Legal Separation & Annulment · Get a Divorce, Legal Separation, or Annulment ... Copyright 2005 Judicial Council
California Courts: Self-Help Center: Families & Chi
Where can I find forms and instructions for divorce, legal separation, ... I find information about California's residency requirements for divor

 



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Divorce Terms

 


Today's Terms

Lump-Sum Alimony

Definition:
Lump-sum alimony or alimony in gross refers to alimony that is a fixed payment that generally will be made regardless of circumstances that would be a basis for termination of other types of alimony.

Rehabilitative Alimony

Definition:
Rehabilitative alimony refers to alimony that is given to a spouse so that the spouse may “rehabilitate” herself or himself in the sense of acquiring greater earning power or training in order to become self-supporting.

Domestic Violence Petition

Definition:
This form serves as your application for a protective order; after obtaining one from the courthouse clerk, completing and returning it, it will be reviewed by a judge.

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Topics Related to Divorce:

  • Limited Divorce
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