Domestic Violence Restraining Order

This concerns Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and how they can be used to get an advantage in trial and custody in a divorce case. 

Divorce from a missing spouse

If your spouse is missing and you have no idea where to find them you can serve your divorce papers by publication in the local newspaper, or by posting the divorce paper at a family courthouse board. 

How long does a divorce actually take? 

The short answer is, on average, nine months. Now, I’m going to break it down and explain at what point a divorce may take longer, or when it’s going to be less. 

Discovery Tools available in Family Law (especially in divorce situations)

These are called special interrogatories. When I need to know some answers, for example, how many bank accounts the other party has or if a party tried to set aside a prenuptial agreement in the past, then I would like to know more details. From hare, I send special interrogatories and ask questions.

Five Tips to a Valid Prenuptial Agreement

Plan ahead. Try to plan ahead at least two or three months or more. A lot of clients who have come to my office and want to get married in couple of days, unfortunately, aren’t able to get a prenuptial agreement.

Unattended Kids

Today, I would like to talk about whether or not you can leave your child unattended, unsupervised, alone at home. 

FL-100, The Divorce Petition

The FL-100 is the first form you will need in order to start your divorce. It applies equally to those who are married and those who are domestic partners.

California Family Law

This document describes important information regarding separate property as well as terminology on basic rights in California regarding family law. This document does not constitute legal advice. This is how I perceive family law and how I practice family law in San Francisco as a certified family law specialist.