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
Alimony, or spousal support, is financial assistance paid from one spouse to the other spouse when they separate or divorce. Living on your own after being married can create financial hardship. A spouse may not have worked during the marriage. Therefore, they may not have the training or skills to earn a sufficient income to… 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 | Divorce
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
Puja Sachdev | December 20, 2017 | 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
Puja Sachdev | November 20, 2017 | Divorce
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
Puja Sachdev | July 26, 2016 | Divorce
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
