What Evidence Can Be Used in Divorce Court?
In 1969, California became the first state in the union to adopt no-fault divorce. The new grounds for divorce: irreconcilable differences, which translates into: no proof needed for divorce. The thinking was that no-fault divorces would be shorter, easier, less expensive and far less contentious than at-fault divorces. In other words, less financially and emotionally […]
How to Find a Divorce Lawyer
In the U.S., lawyers in general aren’t terribly difficult to find. We’re the 5th most litigious country in the world, after all. According to the ABA, “Over the past decade, the number of lawyers nationwide has grown by more than 63,000 – an increase of 5% from 2013 to 2023.” When you’re specifically looking for […]
How Much is a Divorce in California?
Good question. You’ll find a multitude of answers online. Search “how much is a divorce in California” and you’ll see everything from $139 to $26,300 with children, and beyond. The only consensus on the subject is that the average divorce in California costs $17,500, and that’s $2,500 more than it costs in most states. Why? […]
Looking for divorce mediation services in San Mateo? You’re in luck.
You’re in luck because you’re in California, a community property state. And that makes the division of assets simple in that everything acquired during the marriage, both assets and debts, are split 50/50. Sometimes there’s nothing to fight over and the same is often true with the children. The presumption in California is that parents […]
How to prevent your divorce from destroying your family? Ask one of the best child custody lawyers.
Amy Laughlin, a divorce and child custody lawyer in San Mateo, knows better than most what’s at stake for the children of divorcing parents. “Nothing trains you to be a great divorce and child custody attorney quite like watching your parents get divorced then getting divorced yourself, then watching hundreds of other parents muddle through it. […]
Breach of Fiduciary Duties in California Divorce: What Are the Consequences of Hiding Assets During Divorce?
California Family Code Section 2104 requires all divorcing couples to disclose to one another under penalty of perjury all of their income, assets, and liabilities within sixty days after filing a Petition or 60 days after filing a Response. Sometimes, a spouse cannot resist the temptation to lie, cheat, or misrepresent their income and assets […]
High net worth couple with a lot to split? Get the best complex asset division lawyer you can find.
It’s likely the worst time of your life. The marriage you thought would last forever is over. You might be feeling betrayed, enraged, bereft, depressed, grief stricken, terrified, or stunned. Any one of those emotions will make you want to move on to a happier life chapter as rapidly as possible. That’s particularly true during […]
How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take in California?
There is no definitive time frame for how long it takes for divorce mediation in California. Divorce is a challenging chapter in anyone’s life, and the delay and escalating costs of litigation can add to the myriad of emotional and logistical stressors. In California, where divorce rates are significant, couples can pursue mediation—a process aimed at resolving […]
Bifurcated Divorce in California: Ending Your Marriage Faster
Divorce can be a long and arduous process, especially in California. The standard process involves waiting periods, negotiations over property and child custody, and potentially lengthy court proceedings. But what if there was a way to expedite the process, allowing you to move on with your life sooner rather than later? A bifurcated divorce is […]
How a prominent San Francisco divorce lawyer came to be a prominent San Francisco divorce lawyer
There’s a well known axiom in creative writing: write what you know. In other words, use your own personal experience to inform your work. And though it’s seldom associated with or referenced within a legal context, the same could be said for choosing to become a divorce attorney. Top rated San Francisco divorce attorney, Amy […]