PUJA SACHDEV | March 6, 2020 | Child Custody

Can You Kidnap Your Own Child? When you and your spouse are separating or divorcing, one of the most contentious issues you may face is what to do about child custody. Things may get even more combative if one parent is awarded sole custody of a child. If this happens, it is possible that the… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | March 6, 2020 | Divorce Lawyer

Do I Have to Sign my Divorce Papers? Divorce and separation are never easy. In many cases, one party does not want the divorce to happen and wishes to stay married. When they receive the divorce papers, they may think they can ignore them or not sign them and then there will be no divorce…. read more

PUJA SACHDEV | January 16, 2020 | Divorce Lawyer

7 Signs That It Might Be Time for a Divorce A long-term marriage takes work. Not every day will be picture-perfect and your spouse will not always be flawless. If you start to see cracks in your marriage, counseling and learning to relate and communicate better can be a good option. But what happens when… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | January 3, 2020 | Divorce Lawyer

Getting a Marriage Annulled in California Many people think that divorce is the only option if a marriage has failed. Another option that may be available to you is an annulment. This is another way to end a marriage but the requirements are pretty strict. Some questions you may be asking are: Is divorce your… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | December 31, 2019 | Blog

Four Things to Remember If You’re Being Falsely Accused in Court It is a serious matter when someone makes a false accusation in court. People make false accusations for a number of reasons, especially those dealing with family law matters like contentious divorces or child custody battles. It is important to know what to do… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | December 6, 2019 | Divorce Lawyer

Does California Recognize Common Law Marriage? If you and your partner never legally married and decide to separate, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to divide your property and split your assets. If there are children involved, you may also be questioning how to handle child custody and support. Finally, what… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Divorce Lawyer

What Should I Wear to Court? Preparing to go to court for the first time can be more than a little stressful. The process might feel unfamiliar and you may be worried about how to act in front of the judge and/or jury. To that end, what you choose to wear to court can have… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Divorce Lawyer

What’s the Difference Between an Attorney and a 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… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Spousal Support

What’s the Difference Between Alimony and Spousal Support? Things can be drastically different when spouses decide to get divorced. How is the spouse who earns significantly less – or nothing at all – stay on their feet and make ends meet after a divorce? In California, that’s what spousal support – or alimony – is… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | October 11, 2019 | Blog

Modifying Custody and Visitation Orders 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… read more