Divorce and Family Law Blog

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

Puja Sachdev | April 17, 2023 | Divorce

Does it matter who files for divorce first in San Diego? Is it better to file for divorce first or respond to California’s divorce papers?  These are two common questions our San Diego divorce lawyers answer when people call our office for divorce advice. Typically, they are concerned that if they do not file for… read more

Puja Sachdev | April 10, 2023 | Child Support

Failing to pay child support payments in California can have serious consequences. The penalties for non-payment of child support can include: However, what happens if you are hurt in a car accident and can’t pay child support payments? Are you automatically excused from making support payments while you are out of work following a car… read more

Puja Sachdev | March 24, 2023 | Spousal Support

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the financial assistance and support paid by one spouse to another spouse during and after a divorce. Typically, the spouse with the higher income pays support payments to the spouse with the lower income. The intent is to give a spouse sufficient time to support themselves after a… read more

Puja Sachdev | March 23, 2023 | Child Custody

Child custody is often a core issue in a California divorce proceeding. Family courts in the state generally encourage parents to work with each other to create a custody arrangement in the best interests of the child.  However, the divorce process can take time, and child custody disputes may not be resolved until months after… read more

Puja Sachdev | March 22, 2023 | Child Support

Child support is a monthly financial obligation that one parent pays the other parent to help pay for the expenses of raising their child. More specifically, when married or unmarried parents maintain separate households, both parents are typically responsible for the financial support of their children. A San Diego court will order one parent to… read more

Puja Sachdev | March 1, 2023 | Divorce

When you obtain a divorce, you legally end your marriage. However, a divorce does not erase the fact that you were married.  With an annulment, it is as if you were never married. Not all marriages qualify for an annulment in California.  A marriage annulment in California is a complex legal matter. In some ways,… read more

Puja Sachdev | March 1, 2023 | Family Law

A couple considering divorce might opt for a legal separation instead of ending their marriage. During a legal separation, the parties resolve the issues they would resolve during a divorce action. However, they officially “pause” their marriage instead of legally ending the relationship. Why Do Couples Choose To Legally Separate Instead of Divorcing? It would… read more