Welcome Fall! (And happy football season to those who celebrate.) The kids have been back in school for a few weeks now. They’re finding their groove in the homework and activities routine – and youth sports are well underway. Sports parents, you know what this means. Maybe your kid took the summer off from…
In Silicon Valley, equity compensation is often the most significant component of a marital estate. When a divorce occurs in San Jose, the division of stock options, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and performance-based shares is a primary focal point. California is a strict community property state, meaning that any equity granted during the marriage—regardless…
Filing for divorce in San Jose often brings up visions of contentious courtroom battles, public testimony, and grueling trials. However, trial is not always necessary for divorce in Santa Clara County. You do not have to go to court for a San Jose divorce if you and your spouse reach a full agreement on…
5 FAQs About Moving Out – and How It Affects Your Legal Process When you’ve reached the point where you know your marriage is over, and you’re ready to begin the divorce process, it can still be very difficult to decide when to move out. You’re attached to your home. You’ve probably invested a…
Initiating a dissolution of marriage requires careful adherence to jurisdictional rules and local filing procedures. To file for divorce in San Jose, your initial legal documents must be submitted to the Santa Clara County Superior Court, Family Law Division. The physical court location designated for family law matters in San Jose is the Family…
In recent years, a great deal of research and media attention has focused on the sharp rise in gray divorce – splits among couples aged 50+. While both the crude divorce rate (measured against the entire population) and the refined divorce rate (measures the number of divorces per 1000 married women) have declined in…
Dissolving a marriage involves significant emotional weight and substantial financial stakes. For many couples in the Bay Area, the prospect of a protracted, adversarial courtroom battle is unappealing. Instead, they seek a more streamlined, amicable path. If you and your spouse have reached a mutual agreement on all terms of your dissolution, you may…
In addition to the immense stress and heartache of ending a marriage, going through divorce as a parent can mean suffering excruciating worry about how the split will affect your children, your relationship with them, and your role in their life and upbringing. How will we create a stable and familiar-feeling routine? How will…
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…
There are special considerations that go into pursuing divorce when spousal abuse is involved.
