Divorce and Family Law Blog

What is a Legal Separation in California?

There is a misperception held by many people that obtaining a legal separation in California is significantly easier than obtaining a divorce because it is less final than a divorce. In reality, there are more similarities than differences between the two types of proceedings. The similarities In many respects, divorce and legal separation are similar: Property… read more

Puja Sachdev named 2016 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC would like to announce that Super Lawyers in San Diego named Puja A. Sachdev to its 2016 Rising Stars List. This is the second year she has received this recognition. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree… read more

Can I Get An Annulment?

Some couples may want to opt for an annulment rather than a divorce to end their marriage. It is important to know that there is a difference between a civil annulment and a religious annulment. Religious annulments are granted through the church and are not part of the legal process. In California, you are able… read more

Puja Sachdev selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine

San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC would like to announce that Super Lawyers in San Diego named Puja A. Sachdev to its 2015 Rising Stars List. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers makes its selections… read more

Why Choose Mediation for Your Divorce?

Mediation is structured, goal-oriented sessions guided by a trained mediator. The mediator will facilitate the discussions and focus on resolution, not conflict. You will be able to clarify issues and your position to reach an acceptable agreement. Three essential reasons why you should mediate your divorce are maintaining your privacy, creating an enforceable agreement outside… read more

Getting Along at Your Children’s Milestone Celebrations

This is the time of year where many children are graduating and you are expected to be in the same room as your ex-spouse and to focus on your child’s accomplishments. Although it can be difficult, it is not impossible if you place your focus on your child and what it means to them to… read more

Divorcing the American Dream – by Puja A. Sachdev

Puja’s First Article written for the Millionaire Girls’ Movement was released on May 29, 2012, titled “Divorcing the American Dream”.  The Millionaire Girls’ Movement was founded by Ann marie Houghtailing. In June of 2011, Houghtailing launched The Millionaire Girls’ Movement with a singular goal to become the world’s greatest resource to teach women to earn… read more

Puja selected as a Staff Writer for the Millionaire Girls’ Movement

Puja was selected as a staff writer for the Millionaire Girls’ Movement! The Millionaire Girls’ Movement was founded by Ann marie Houghtailing. In June of 2011, Houghtailing launched The Millionaire Girls’ Movement with a singular goal to become the world’s greatest resource to teach women to earn one million of their very own dollars. The… read more

Puja A. Sachdev named a Top Young Attorney for 2011

Puja was selected as one of San Diego’s Top Young Attorneys for 2011 by the San Diego Daily Transcript. This is Puja’s second year in a row to receive this recognition!  This is the culmination of a peer nominating process that asked San Diego County lawyers to name the best young attorneys in San Diego… read more