Tim (not his real name) and his live-in girlfriend come to meet me. Jamie wants to get married, “We’ve been living together for five years and it’s time!” she says. “I have been more than patient, but ...

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California's new law allows married couples to file joint divorce petitions, streamlining the process and eliminating process ...

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Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law expands what's called a joint petition for summary dissolution to more couples who agree ...