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Your Los Angeles Divorce: The Basics<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The divorce rate in the U.S. seems to climb every year. The same is true for Los Angeles. If you’re considering filing for divorce, you should become familiar with Los Angeles divorce law. You should also know how the Los Angeles divorce process works.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we’ll provide the basics of an L.A. divorce. This article will offer practical advice, from filing your divorce petition to negotiating alimony, child custody, and property division.<\/p>\r\n

If you still have questions about your divorce case, contact an experienced Los Angeles divorce attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Divorce?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

You know what divorce is. But Los Angeles County has three ways to end a marriage or domestic partnership: annulment, divorce, or summary dissolution. It’s important to know which process applies to you.<\/p>\r\n

Annulment<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

An annulment<\/a> occurs when the court says your marriage or domestic partnership was never legal in the first place. It is like saying the marriage never happened. You may wonder when annulment may be appropriate.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the situations in which annulment is the best option include:<\/p>\r\n