Divorce and Family Law Blog

PUJA SACHDEV | December 31, 2019 | Divorce

It is a serious matter when someone makes a false accusation in court. People make false accusations for a number of reasons, especially those dealing with family law matters like contentious divorces or child custody battles. It is important to know what to do next if you find yourself in this type of situation.   False… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | December 6, 2019 | Divorce Lawyer

If you and your partner never legally married and decide to separate, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to divide your property and split your assets. If there are children involved, you may also be questioning how to handle child custody and support. Finally, what do you do if you need… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Divorce Lawyer

Preparing to go to court for the first time can be more than a little stressful. The process might feel unfamiliar and you may be worried about how to act in front of the judge and/or jury. To that end, what you choose to wear to court can have an impact on the impression you… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Divorce Lawyer

You’re thinking about getting a divorce. You know that the divorce process can be complicated, especially if your divorce is contested. So, you decide to reach to someone with experience and knowledge for help. You sit down and begin to type “San Diego divorce” and then stop. Should you be searching for a lawyer or… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Spousal Support

Things can be drastically different when spouses decide to get divorced. How is the spouse who earns significantly less – or nothing at all – stay on their feet and make ends meet after a divorce? In California, that’s what spousal support – or alimony – is for.  When couples are married, it’s for spouses… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | October 11, 2019 | Divorce

Modifying Custody and Visitation Orders If you and your former spouse had children together, an important part of your divorce proceeding likely involved determining custody and visitation arrangements that would be in each child’s best interest. Of course, things change over time, so what made sense at the time of your divorce might no longer be the… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | August 1, 2019 | Domestic Violence

Legal proceedings involving couples can become highly contentious. This is certainly true for matters involving divorce. Spouses often have a different recollection of the facts and it’s not uncommon for harsh things to be said to one another in court. Sometimes these statements are based on emotion and are not accurate. However, if not corrected,… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | January 22, 2019 | News

In December 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  All taxpayers will have changes to their 2018 Federal taxes, but if you are divorced, or getting divorced, you probably have some questions about the key changes on alimony. Alimony, or spousal support in California, was tax-deductible by the payor and… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | January 10, 2019 | News

Puja Sachdev, one of the top divorce lawyers in San Diego, CA, was featured as the Attorney of the Month by San Diego Attorney Journal.  Read the article “Altruism Drives Family Law Attorney’s Success”.  The article highlights the divorce lawyer’s philosophy in managing her team, working with clients and involvement with the San Diego legal… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | May 31, 2018 | Blog

When a marriage breaks down, emotions and stress can run high. Of course, every marriage has its ups and downs, so knowing whether what you are feeling and experiencing is just a bump in the road or a sign that it’s time to throw in the towel can be a challenge. If you have been… read more