Divorce and Family Law Blog

Puja Sachdev | October 14, 2022 | Child Custody

If you are seeking full custody of your children in a California child custody case, you may need to prove that your ex-spouse is an unfit parent. There are many reasons why a parent may be deemed unfit in the eyes of the law. Some of these reasons include abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and mental… read more

Puja Sachdev | September 20, 2022 | California Law

In recent years, an increasing number of unmarried couples have been opting to purchase property together. While this may seem like a straightforward process, there are actually a number of legal considerations that come into play when this scenario occurs. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the key issues that… read more

Puja Sachdev | September 16, 2022 | Child Custody

Parents may need to modify their child custody arrangement and parenting plan several times before their children become adults. Unfortunately, going to court each time you need to change your custody order can be time-consuming and costly. Fortunately, there is a solution. Modifying a Child Custody Arrangement If you and your co-parent agree to the… read more

Puja Sachdev | September 7, 2022 | California Law

California doesn’t recognize common law marriage. However, unmarried couples in California still have rights under state law. Consult an experienced family law attorney if you have questions or need guidance. What is Common Law Marriage in California? Common-law marriage is when two people live together and hold themselves out as married even though they haven’t… read more

Puja Sachdev | September 6, 2022 | Child Custody

After a divorce, parents often have questions about custody and visitation arrangements. In California, there are two types of custody: legal and physical. Read on to learn more about the difference between these two types of custody and how they may affect your family.  Legal Custody  Legal custody gives a parent the right to make… read more

Puja Sachdev | August 25, 2022 | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence has only come to public attention in the last few decades. In that time, it has proven to be a very effective weapon against wrongful behavior that was once virtually ignored. Some people now allege that the pendulum has swung too far the other way, resulting in many false accusations.    What Is Domestic… read more

Puja Sachdev | August 15, 2022 | Family Law

Spousal privilege is a legal rule that says that a married couple can keep certain information from being revealed in court. This privilege is based on the idea that marriage is a private relationship and that spouses should be able to communicate freely without fear of their words being used against them. The privilege is… read more

Puja Sachdev | August 8, 2022 | Family Law

In an affidavit, the affiant is the person swearing that the statements contained in the affidavit are true. Typically, the only other person who signs an affidavit is a notary public. California affidavits are governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure. An affiant must be very careful to ensure that all of the statements… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 30, 2022 | Family Law

Child custody is one of the most contentious issues that couples fight about in San Diego family courts. California encourages parents to work together to develop a parenting plan and custody arrangement that is best for the entire family. Unfortunately, the court must intervene in some cases to decide on custody matters.  Typically, child custody… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2022 | Divorce

When a couple seeks a divorce, the situation can escalate quickly. How do you resolve child support, child custody, property division, spousal support, and other matters while the divorce is still pending?  California courts issue interim orders, which are temporary orders concerning these matters. They apply until the divorce decree is final, at which point… read more