Divorce

Puja Sachdev | April 1, 2024 | Divorce

According to CNN, the divorce rate dropped to 2.4 per 1,000 people in 2022, representing an ongoing trend. At the same time, people were also found to be getting married at slightly lower rates than they did 20 years ago, signifying that couples are being more intentional with their decisions to marry. Nevertheless, thousands of… read more

Puja Sachdev | March 13, 2024 | Divorce

What happens when you turn 18 years old and graduate high school? Are your divorced parents obligated to pay your San Diego University tuition fees for you? The short answer is “no.” No law requires parents in California to pay for their child’s college education after divorce. In most cases, child support ends when the… read more

Puja Sachdev | February 1, 2024 | Divorce

Marriages end for a variety of reasons, be they cases of adultery, abuse, or desertion. But sometimes, the reason is nothing more dramatic than two people simply growing apart. Situations like these are typically referred to as a “no-fault” divorce, as neither party is being blamed for the breakup.  Another term that’s commonly used when… read more

Puja Sachdev | January 31, 2024 | Divorce

Couples in California can legally separate instead of petitioning the court for a divorce. California is one of several states that recognize legal separation.  A couple must live “separate and apart” to be legally separated. Unfortunately, it may be too costly for couples to live in separate homes during separation. They may need to continue… read more

Puja Sachdev | September 27, 2023 | Divorce

When married couples and registered domestic partners in San Diego decide to get a divorce, they come across an important question: “When did you officially separate?” This might seem like a simple question, but it holds a lot of legal weight and can greatly affect each person’s financial situation.  This blog post will dive into… read more

Puja Sachdev | September 20, 2023 | Divorce

Divorce proceedings are typically not as dramatic as depicted in social media, television, and entertainment news. Most couples negotiate a divorce settlement out of court. The process might be stressful at times, but the divorce is generally amicable. However, some divorces are destined to go to court because the spouses cannot agree to terms. In… read more

Puja Sachdev | August 9, 2023 | Divorce

When you first got married, you expected that your relationship with your spouse would last until “death did you part,” so to speak. But since that wonderful day, things have changed. Your marriage just doesn’t feel the same, and something feels “off” about your relationship. Your gut instinct is telling you that the marriage is… read more

Puja Sachdev | August 2, 2023 | Divorce

Grief is the series of emotions that comes with loss. When a person experiences a loss of some kind, it is typically accompanied by grief. While many associate grief with the death of a loved one, it is also commonly felt during the divorce process. This is because divorce represents an end and a loss…. read more

Puja Sachdev | July 19, 2023 | Divorce

Recent marriage and divorce statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that in 2021, there were 1,985,072 marriages and approximately 689,308 reported divorces. Based on these numbers, which represent data from only 45 states and the District of Columbia, roughly one-third of marriages end in divorce. Divorces Can Be Difficult for Parents… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 19, 2023 | Divorce

When you file for divorce, your life can seem as if it is on hold. Until the court enters its final divorce order, you are prohibited from remarrying another person, and the division of your property is left unresolved. It may only take as few as six months to get a divorce in California, but… read more