Divorce and Family Law Blog

Getting Back on Solid Financial Ground After a Divorce

Getting Back on Solid Financial Ground After a Divorce It’s no secret that a divorce can wreak havoc on your finances. That’s true whether the divorce was contentious or amicable. Even if you had a prenuptial agreement, you are still separating households, dividing assets and liabilities, and incurring the necessary expenses that come with the… read more

Dealing With the Holidays When Your Divorce is in Transition

Divorce can be difficult any time of year, but facing the holidays when you are contemplating or have initiated divorce proceedings can be especially challenging. You and your spouse may have established cherished traditions together over the years and you may be worried about how your divorce will affect your children. You may also be… read more

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