A recent New York Times article, “They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos?” examines the complex case of attorney Erin Millender and her ex-husband, Adam Rubin, who helps run a Long Island HVAC company. Millender, a high-powered career woman, had always dreamed of – and planned on – having…
A California divorce takes at least six months to become final. The six-month waiting period begins when the responding spouse is served with divorce papers or signs an acknowledgment of receipt. If the spouses still need to resolve property, custody, support, or financial disputes, the divorce can take longer than six months. The six-month…
For a long time, it’s been considered common knowledge that “50% of marriages end in divorce.” But that figure is outdated. According to a compilation of data published by Marriage Science: The crude divorce rate in the U.S. dropped by 42% in just over two decades – from 4.0 per 1,000 in 2000 to…
The main difference between divorce and legal separation in California is that divorce legally ends the marriage, while legal separation allows spouses to resolve financial, property, support, and parenting issues while remaining legally married. A divorced person may remarry after the divorce is final. A legally separated person may not remarry unless they later…
Graduation season is in full swing. Young adults across the country are donning caps and gowns, processing through football fields and high school auditoriums to receive diplomas and awards. Proud parents are in the crowd, cheering them on, beaming with pride, and reaching for the Kleenex. Congratulations, students! And you, too, moms and dads….
When a marriage ends, one of the first questions people ask is: What are the legal grounds for divorce in California? It’s important to know that California is a no-fault divorce state. Understanding how California courts view divorce and how the dissolution process works will help you know what to expect and how to…
Your parents probably aren’t perfect. But if you were fortunate enough to be raised by people who could provide relative stability and support, they fed you, clothed you, took you to school and activities, cheered you on, sat by your bed when you were sick; maybe later they helped with college, or your wedding,…
Choosing a family law attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law matter. In San Francisco, where cases often involve complex finances, high-conflict custody issues, and fast-moving court procedures, selecting the right advocate can directly influence both the outcome of your case and…
One of the most common—and entirely reasonable—questions people ask when considering divorce is how much it will cost. In San Francisco, divorce expenses can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case, the level of conflict between spouses, and how disputes are resolved. While no two divorces are exactly alike, understanding where costs…
Weddings are expensive – but divorces can truly break the bank. Yes, legal fees can be a significant factor, especially in a contested divorce with heated disputes and complex or high-value assets. In general, the less you can agree on, the more you have to litigate, the longer it takes, and the more the…
