Joint Petition FL-700

Mar 12, 2026

As of January 1, 2026, couples in California can file a joint petition for a divorce.  No longer does one spouse have to sue the other for divorce.  Under the new law, the divorce court process is started with the filing of the FL-700 Joint Petition form.  This starts...

Joint Petition

Feb 5, 2026

A new law allows couples to file a joint petition for divorce or legal separation.

Fiduciary Duty

Mar 18, 2025

Each spouse has a fiduciary duty to the other, both during the marriage and after separation.