Garden Grove Divorce Lawyer

If you and your significant other have gotten to the point where you’re discussing divorce, it’s time to find a lawyer well versed in family law who can be in your corner during the next few months. Whether your spouse knows you want to file or the serving papers will come as a surprise, you have a better chance of the case going smoothly with an experienced lawyer by your side. At Boyd Law, we work closely with clients to achieve their goals for the case. We can help you file for divorce or legal separation, protect your rights during mediation, or aggressively represent you in trial. We’re your Garden Grove divorce lawyers.

Background on Divorce in Garden Grove

Garden Grove, California is an Orange County city located 34 miles south of Los Angeles. Garden Grove had a population of 170,883 according to the most recent census. There were 46,037 households, with 57.9% (26,659) consisting of opposite-sex married couples and 0.6% (269) consisting of same-sex married couples. These numbers have surely risen, as the latest census was back in 2010. According to an article in The O.C. Register, the divorce rate in Orange County is about 15% higher than the national average (60% compared to 45%). If you’re considering divorce in this county, you’re not alone.

Divorce in Garden Grove is much like divorce in other parts of California. We live in a no-fault state, meaning you don’t have to prove that your spouse was at fault in some way for the split. Instead, you and your spouse can cite “irreconcilable differences” as the legal reason for filing for divorce. This is a broad term that can mean almost anything – arguments over finances, a couple that grew apart over time, infidelity, lack of communication, etc. There is no need to prove that your spouse did something wrong to file for divorce in Garden Grove.

Prepare to file your case by first making sure you qualify to file in the city. You or your spouse must have been a California State resident for at least the last six months, and a citizen of Orange County for at least three months, to file within the county. If you and your spouse live in different counties as a separated couple, you can file in either county. If you believe that divorce is the best next step for you and your spouse, come to Boyd Law for a consultation in Garden Grove.

Speak with a Divorce Lawyer in Garden Grove at No Charge

Take the first step toward divorce by scheduling a free consultation with our family law attorneys at Boyd Law. Sign up for a meeting with one of our divorce attorneys over the phone or via our online form. Give a brief description of your legal issue. For example, if you know your divorce case will involve a child custody battle, you can list this as your reason for scheduling the consultation. Simply stating, “divorce in Garden Grove” can also let us know your desired topic of conversation. Our experienced team of divorce attorneys will help talk you through the legal services our law firm provides while paying personal attention to all of the unique specifics of your case.