Puja Sachdev | May 30, 2023 | Child Support
One of the least pleasant things about getting a divorce is the inevitable fight over money with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Typically, the fight over money is the most acrimonious part of any divorce, and it’s what makes most divorces take so long to complete. There is some money that you likely are less upset about… read more
Puja Sachdev | May 12, 2023 | Divorce
Making the decision to part ways with a spouse is an emotional process. Couples may go to therapy and try all sorts of things to make the relationship work, only to end up deciding to divorce. If you and your partner are ending your marriage or domestic partnership, you may not know how to proceed…. read more
Puja Sachdev | May 10, 2023 | Family Law
In San Diego, state law governs all civil law, including family law. In civil court, a party to a dispute might file a motion of some sort or another. A motion is a request for the court to do something (a motion to dismiss, for example, is a request that the court dismiss the case). … read more
Puja Sachdev | May 9, 2023 | Child Support
Every parent in California has a legal duty to financially support their children. After all, children cannot work, and the state seeks to prevent child poverty at all costs. As a result, custodial parents have many options for ensuring that the paying parent meets their child support obligations. However, what happens when a paying parent… read more
Puja Sachdev | May 8, 2023 | Child Custody
Some amount of parental tension will probably emerge during and after divorce. Children need time and space to adjust to the new living arrangements and relationships within their families. But parental alienation represents more than mere tension. Parental alienation happens when a parent or caretaker actively manipulates the children to reject a parent out of… read more
Puja Sachdev | April 17, 2023 | Child Custody
“Ex parte” is a Latin term meaning from one party. In family court proceedings, an ex-parte order refers to a court order granted on the motion of one party without waiting for a response from the opposing party. Ex-parte orders are typically granted after the court holds an emergency hearing. How To File for an… read more
Puja Sachdev | April 17, 2023 | Divorce
Does it matter who files for divorce first in San Diego? Is it better to file for divorce first or respond to California’s divorce papers? These are two common questions our San Diego divorce lawyers answer when people call our office for divorce advice. Typically, they are concerned that if they do not file for… read more
Puja Sachdev | March 24, 2023 | Spousal Support
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the financial assistance and support paid by one spouse to another spouse during and after a divorce. Typically, the spouse with the higher income pays support payments to the spouse with the lower income. The intent is to give a spouse sufficient time to support themselves after a… read more
Puja Sachdev | March 23, 2023 | Child Custody
Child custody is often a core issue in a California divorce proceeding. Family courts in the state generally encourage parents to work with each other to create a custody arrangement in the best interests of the child. However, the divorce process can take time, and child custody disputes may not be resolved until months after… read more
Puja Sachdev | March 22, 2023 | Child Support
Child support is a monthly financial obligation that one parent pays the other parent to help pay for the expenses of raising their child. More specifically, when married or unmarried parents maintain separate households, both parents are typically responsible for the financial support of their children. A San Diego court will order one parent to… read more
