With the historic ruling of same-sex marriage being legalized across the entire nation, many people rejoiced at the opportunity of equality finally becoming a reality. However, as with marriages between a man and a woman, same-sex marriages may also fail in the event of a number of issues. In the state of California, same-sex spouses may file for the divorce the same way as any other married couple.
While the emotional and financial burdens of divorce remain the same between heterosexual and same-sex divorces, there are a few significant differences between the two. The most prominent of these differences is the unique challenge same-sex divorcee’s face when it comes to non-biological child custody challenges. If one spouse failed to legally adopt the child, there may be some issues regarding child custody. Dividing marital assets is a challenge in particular because the courts will need to determine which person is allocated which assets from the marriage.
As with all divorces, the following are possible issues which may arise in the event of a same-sex divorce:
- Property division
- Spousal support
- Alimony
- Child support
- Child custody
- Visitation
Because legalized same-sex marriage is relatively new, there may be various challenges in establishing various aspects of the law. This is why it is essential you enlist in the help of a divorce lawyer you can trust.
Contact Our Orange County Divorce Mediation Lawyers Today
At Alternative Divorce Solutions, our Orange County divorce mediation lawyers live up to our name–we strive to find divorce solutions that are outside of the realm of the traditionally contentious and long-drawn out litigation. Our goal is to help couple separate as amicably as possible because we understand just how emotionally, financially, and mentally draining it can be to part from someone you were once married to. Our legal team has the experience to help you and your ex-spouse come to an agreement that will suit the both of you, so as to minimize the winner-loser relationship of most divorces. Moving on from a marriage is difficult enough–let us help you make it as easy as possible,
To schedule an initial consultation with a representative of our firm, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 949-368-2121.