There is more than one way to get a divorce in Santa Clara County. You may envision a long and nasty courtroom battle but fortunately, few divorce cases end up going to trial. At Hepner & Pagan, LLP our first choice for our client’s is to get their divorce related issues into mediation. Mediation is …
Many disputes may arise during the divorce process but some of the most heated involve asset division. The shared philosophy of “what is mine is yours” that prevailed during the marriage tends to fall away and spouses can find themselves suddenly fighting aggressively over certain assets. In some instances, spouses may even become so intent …
In any divorce case that involves children, custody issues are some of the most contentious. Feeling uncertain and filled with worry at this time is natural, as you are likely very concerned about the outcome of your custody case. Knowing what a judge will consider during child custody hearings can help you better understand the …
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California is well-known as a community property state. This means that in a contested divorce proceeding, the court is required to divide any property co-owned by both spouses equally, unless certain exceptions apply. This rule only applies to “community” property and not any separate property owned by either spouse. As a general rule, separate property …
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While many divorce cases are amicable–or at least civil–there are some situations where the relationship has broken down to the point where law enforcement may get involved. If one spouse is abusing, threatening, or even stalking the other spouse, the aggressor may be facing criminal charges. It can also raise some interesting questions under California …
Do Victim’s Rights In A Criminal Case Extend To Divorce Proceedings? Read More »
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