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California Divorce Statistics: Exploring 20 Years of Court Data

If we examine California divorce statistics over the last 20 years, divorce rates have been steadily declining since 2002, up until recently, that is. In 2002 160,785 marriages ended, compared to 108,422 in 2020. But from 2020 to 2021 the number of divorce filings in…

Legal Separation Vs. Divorce in California

In California, a married couple may choose to divorce or legally separate. While both have their advantages and drawbacks, it is imperative you are entirely informed before making either of these life decisions. Speak with an experienced San Francisco divorce attorney about both of these…

Changing Your Name After Divorce

When couples divorce, they must resolve a multitude of issues. Along with matters of child custody and support, property division, and spousal support, there is the question of restoring a maiden or previous name. Some ex-spouses prefer to keep their married name after long-term marriages…

What Questions Should You Ask a Divorce Attorney?

Divorces can be a complex and stressful process. However, an experienced divorce attorney can make the experience more manageable and take the legal burden off of your shoulders. While your head may be swimming with questions to ask in your initial divorce consultation, how do…

What Happens When Child Support is Not Paid?

In California, there are repercussions when a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support. The following is a discussion of how California courts enforce child support orders. For additional information regarding your child support order, contact an experienced California family law attorney in your area….

Who Gets to Stay in the House During a Divorce?

The marital home is usually the largest asset in a divorce. Deciding who gets to stay, even temporarily in the home, is one of divorcing couples’ biggest disagreements. If you or a loved one is having trouble figuring out who gets to stay in the…

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