There are many misconceptions about spousal support in Santa Clara County. One of these is that support is always awarded, when it is actually only awarded in 10 to 15 percent of divorce cases. Another common misconception is that even when spousal support is awarded, it lasts indefinitely. This is rarely true. In fact, California […]
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There are many ways to resolve a divorce case in California. You can reach an agreement with your spouse on your own, or you can employ a family law mediator or attorney to negotiate the matter out of court. When a case involves complex matters or the two spouses are combative, the matter may have
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California is well-known as a community property state. This means that in a contested divorce proceeding, the court is required to divide any property co-owned by both spouses equally, unless certain exceptions apply. This rule only applies to “community” property and not any separate property owned by either spouse. As a general rule, separate property
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Discovery can seem overwhelming. It can also be very time consuming and confusing. Many people get angry when they see what their former spouse is requesting of them. However, your attorney can guide you and narrow the requests down to what you need to provide, and coach you on any appropriate objections. When you receive
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Discovery is a general term family law attorneys use for the process of obtaining documents and information from the other party in your case. Why do discovery? This depends on your case. If you and your spouse were completely transparent with each other during your case and you both know the finances very well, then
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Discovery is a general term family law attorneys use for the process of obtaining documents and information from the other party in your case. Why do discovery? This depends on your case. If you and your spouse were completely transparent with each other during your case and you both know the finances very well, then
Understanding Discovery in Divorce Part 1 – Issuing Discovery and Evaluating Your Needs Read More »
Going through a family law case can feel very much like your entire life is under a microscope. One common question is about drug and alcohol use and how it affects your case. The answer is truly that it depends. This brief post with focus on how it impacts your case when children are involved.
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The current health crisis is impacting many people all over the world. An overwhelming amount of people with current family law orders or pending cases are asking the question, what does this Shelter-In-Place order mean for me and my shared custody/visitation agreement? Attorneys are working to advise clients as best as they can during this
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