Monthly Archives: April 2026
Can the Court Require My Spouse to Pay Attorney Fees in Our Divorce?
If you are anticipating getting divorced in the near future in California, you may have questions and concerns about the affordability of your divorce or about your spouse seeking funds to pay for their attorney in the divorce. In short, you may be wondering about how California law considers the matter of attorney fees… Read More »
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for a California Divorce?
If you want to file for divorce in the Silicon Valley area, you will need to be sure that you meet the eligibility or jurisdictional requirements under California law. In situations where eligibility requirements are not met, you may have the option to wait for a limited amount of time in order to become… Read More »
When is Spousal Support Ordered in a California Divorce?
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, can be ordered under the California Family Code as temporary or long-term support in three general circumstances: in a divorce, in a legal separation, or in connection with domestic violence and a restraining order. The reasons for a court to order spousal support are the same in… Read More »
What is Quasi-Community Property?
While many married couples in the San Jose and San Mateo areas that are considering divorce have been California residents throughout their marriage, there are also many married couples in California who were married in another state or resided in another state for a period of time before moving to the San Jose or… Read More »
