Divorce and Family Law Blog

Puja Sachdev | July 4, 2023 | Divorce

The decision to divorce your partner should not be made lightly. Similarly, you should avoid rushing the decision of which divorce lawyer to select for representation. Choosing an unqualified attorney or one you do not work well with can make an already difficult process even more emotionally challenging. What You Need to Know Before Hiring… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 3, 2023 | Divorce

A divorce is a stressful situation regardless of whether the parties are amicable. Working with an experienced San Diego divorce lawyer can help reduce stress while helping you obtain your divorce as efficiently and quickly as possible. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can begin rebuilding and moving forward.  The first step is… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 2, 2023 | Child Custody

If you read the title of this blog quickly, you might believe there is a typo. The words “paternal” and “parental” are very similar. However, the words have very different meanings and are not interchangeable.  Parents involved in a San Diego child custody case need to understand the difference. One establishes a father’s rights, and… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 1, 2023 | Divorce

Unfortunately, divorce is extremely common in the US. Even though the most recent census data shows that divorce rates decreased in the 2010s, CDC data still shows that almost half of all marriages end in divorce. What is the cause of all these divorces? One common factor is specific jobs. The following ten jobs result… read more

Puja Sachdev | May 30, 2023 | Child Support

One of the least pleasant things about getting a divorce is the inevitable fight over money with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Typically, the fight over money is the most acrimonious part of any divorce, and it’s what makes most divorces take so long to complete. There is some money that you likely are less upset about… read more

Puja Sachdev | May 12, 2023 | Divorce

Making the decision to part ways with a spouse is an emotional process. Couples may go to therapy and try all sorts of things to make the relationship work, only to end up deciding to divorce.  If you and your partner are ending your marriage or domestic partnership, you may not know how to proceed…. read more

Puja Sachdev | May 10, 2023 | Family Law

In San Diego, state law governs all civil law, including family law. In civil court, a party to a dispute might file a motion of some sort or another. A motion is a request for the court to do something (a motion to dismiss, for example, is a request that the court dismiss the case). … read more

Puja Sachdev | May 9, 2023 | Child Support

Every parent in California has a legal duty to financially support their children. After all, children cannot work, and the state seeks to prevent child poverty at all costs. As a result, custodial parents have many options for ensuring that the paying parent meets their child support obligations. However, what happens when a paying parent… read more

Puja Sachdev | May 8, 2023 | Child Custody

Some amount of parental tension will probably emerge during and after divorce. Children need time and space to adjust to the new living arrangements and relationships within their families. But parental alienation represents more than mere tension. Parental alienation happens when a parent or caretaker actively manipulates the children to reject a parent out of… read more

Puja Sachdev | April 17, 2023 | Child Custody

“Ex parte” is a Latin term meaning from one party. In family court proceedings, an ex-parte order refers to a court order granted on the motion of one party without waiting for a response from the opposing party. Ex-parte orders are typically granted after the court holds an emergency hearing.  How To File for an… read more