If you’re served divorce papers in California, there are likely a lot of feelings you’re experiencing and a lot of information running through your head. This can be a complicated situation but there is one thing that’s always true: Your next move should be to contact a California divorce attorney. Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell is always here – just call us at 909-482-1422 during normal business hours.
The importance of hiring an attorney right away
It’s a normal human response to want to put things off. When a person is served with divorce papers, it’s not uncommon for them to want to put them aside and put the reality out of their mind. Unfortunately, the truth is that it’s happening whether you like it or not and there are very real reasons that you want to get your issues addressed as quickly as possible.
First of all, consider that there is always a deadline for you to respond by. The Judicial Council form on any court document will say exactly how many days you have to respond to each document. As an example, if you get a Summons, then you have 30 days to serve and file a response. That clock starts on the day you were served. On the other hand, if you’re served with an RFO, then you must serve and file your responsive declaration at least nine working days before your hearing.
Remember that a divorce attorney may need time to prepare your response. It’s not typically as simple as walking into our offices the day before your response is due and having us type off a response. We may need to consider your property division, your custody, your prenuptial agreements, etc. before we advise on how you should move forward.
Call today to set up your initial consultation
The truth is that you have nothing to gain by waiting. At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, we can get to work on your case right away – but not until you call to set up your consultation. We’ll schedule you for a full hour and you’ll meet directly with one of our partners who will take the time to really understand your case, your needs, and offer you recommendations on how to move forward. The right options for you will vary based on whether or not you have children, what assets need to be split, and more.
In some cases, your best bet is to represent yourself. In others, divorce litigation is the only way you’re going to get what you’re entitled to. In every case, an attorney can help you move forward. We understand how complicated this situation is for you and welcome your call at 909-482-1422.
