Couples getting ready to work through the divorce process may be wondering what each is going to walk away with. One of the things often up for discussion is spousal support, or alimony, which is often paid by one spouse to the other. It’s not something offered in every divorce case in San Francisco, and the court will look at certain […]

If you could have perfectly timed your divorce, you may have scheduled it as far from a holiday season as possible. In reality, you may have been more focused on obtaining a fair and swift settlement rather than trying to schedule proceedings for the most convenient time. Navigating the holidays after a recent divorce may […]

When a marriage comes to an end, there are many things a couple has to sort through. One of the main concerns in a divorce revolves around marital property division, which can be rather complex and confusing. In San Francisco and the rest of the state, that means all property owned equally by both parties […]

The standard that overrides everything else when it comes to children in a divorce is what is in the children’s best interests. San Francisco parents can be sure this is the yardstick a family court judge will use to determine child custody. Issues that deal with child custody can often seem overwhelming and confusing, so it […]

Many divorcing couples would do anything not to have to face each other in court, battling out their issues. If couples in San Francisco can agree there might be better ways than allowing a judge to make decisions for them, they might be open to alternatives such as mediation. Having said that, there may be some couples who can’t […]