Divorce and Family Law Blog

PUJA SACHDEV | August 15, 2024 | Child Custody

Missing a mortgage payment is serious, although it might not be catastrophic. When you consider how much the law values the welfare of children versus the welfare of the bank you might be paying a mortgage to, you will see that missing child support payments is like playing with fire.  Below is a rundown of… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | August 14, 2024 | Child Custody

“Birdnesting” is a co-parenting arrangement in which the children remain in the family home post-divorce while their parents rotate in and out according to an agreed-upon schedule. The name comes from the way birds care for their young — the babies stay in the nest while the parents come and go. The following conditions are… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | August 13, 2024 | Child Custody

When child custody is at issue, it can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved. Ideally, the parents can agree on a parenting plan that the court will approve. However, that isn’t always the case.  If you and the other parent can’t agree on custody issues, the court must decide. The court can only make custody… read more

Puja Sachdev | August 10, 2024 | Divorce

Sometimes, in a relationship, communication may break down so completely that one spouse files for divorce without telling the other. If you’re currently going through divorce proceedings, you can take some comfort in knowing you’re not alone. In 2022, the 45 U.S. states that reported this statistic reported a total of 673,989 divorces and annulments…. read more

Puja Sachdev | July 16, 2024 | Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two parties who intend to marry. The premarital agreement becomes effective when the parties are legally married. Generally, prenuptial agreements are difficult to break. However, several conditions could nullify a prenuptial agreement in California and make it unenforceable. Conditions that could result in a prenuptial agreement being… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 16, 2024 | Child Custody

When divorcing parents have a child, their divorce often involves a dispute over the custody of the child. Custody disputes can be emotionally charged if the parents do not agree on a custody arrangement. When one parent is seeking full custody of the child, the process can become especially contentious. Suppose you and your spouse… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | July 11, 2024 | Child Custody

California Family Code §3010 states that a mother and father are equally entitled to the custody of their children. However, the issue is a lot more complicated than that. There may be situations where a mother can legally keep their child away from their father in California. Many factors can impact whether this is true… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | July 8, 2024 | Child Custody

California ranks in the top 10 for states with the lowest divorce rates, with about six women per 1,000 divorcing annually. This equates to just over 229,000 people for a population of about 39 million. Divorce is always hard, but it’s particularly challenging when children are involved. Parents naturally want to do all they can… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2024 | California Law

Whether surrogate mothers have parental rights depends on the type of surrogacy arrangement and where the agreement takes place. California law distinguishes between traditional surrogacy and gestational pregnancy. Surrogacy arrangements are complex, and it’s important that they are handled properly for the safety and emotional well-being of everyone involved.  If you’re considering surrogacy, reach out… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2024 | Child Custody

Regardless of your feelings about your co-parent, your child likely has a special bond with them. This bond does not break during a divorce or separation. Even if you have custody due to the other parent’s mental, legal, or physical issues, your child may still experience feelings of loss when they cannot spend time with… read more