Under California Family Code section 910 the community (meaning both spouses) is liable for all debts incurred during the marriage and prior to separation. It does not matter whether the debt was incurred by one spouse for his or her own benefit or for the family. It also doesn’t matter whose name appears on the bill or the credit card statements. If the debt was incurred during the marriage and before separation, it is a community debt and both spouses are equally liable. Debt incurred after separation may be either community or separate debt, depending on the circumstances.

Why is This Important?

Knowing what your liabilities are means you may have a greater opportunity to negotiate who pays what if post marital negotiations are amicable.  For example, one spouse can agree to pay off joint debts from their separate property in return for a greater share of the community property.

What if One Spouse Uses Their Own Property to Pay Off Community Debts?

You may be in a situation where it is actually in your best interest to pay off as much marital debt as possible before your divorce is finalized.  However, if you use your own assets to pay off a community debt post-separation, you may be entitled to reimbursement from the community property. The right to reimbursement does not include everything, so it is a good idea to consult with an experienced divorce attorney before paying any debts after separation.

Is The Date of Separation Important In A California Divorce?

It may be if one spouse is hoping to get reimbursed for paying for community debts.  Under current case law, if one spouse makes a payment towards a community asset, or on behalf of the community, that spouse is not entitled to reimbursement if the payment was intended as a gift – which is more likely if the couple had not yet separated. On the other hand, a spouse who stays in the family home post-separation while his or her spouse makes all the mortgage payments may find that the paying spouse is entitled to reimbursement from the community property for those payments. Needless to say, the divorce laws covering debt division and reimbursement for payments are complicated.

Protect Your Credit During Divorce

Another important aspect of dividing debt in a California divorce is ensuring that your credit is protected both during separation and as part of the divorce when debts are allocated between the spouses.  Not paying a debt while separated or after divorce may seriously impair your credit, despite the fact that your former spouse bears equal responsibility for it but is not contributing.

Contact San Diego Law Firm for Experienced Help with Divorce Law

For all these reasons, it is important to contact an experienced family law attorney as soon as you begin contemplating a legal separation.  Our family law attorneys at San Diego Law Firm can work directly with you and your creditors to ensure that you don’t end up paying money from your separate property that you will never get back if you eventually divorce.  Please just call us at 619-794-0243 to set up an appointment.

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Grounds for Challenging a Prenuptial Agreement

The method for challenging a prenuptial is to demonstrate that it is defective in some manner and therefore should not be enforced.  This is never an easy undertaking, because much of the evidence will be disputed testimony about what each spouse said or did, or did not say or do – facts that are very difficult to establish without other supporting evidence.  The dispute typically centers on whether the prenuptial agreement was revoked, amended, or invalid from the start because it was entered into as a result of fraud or duress.

For example, fraud might be claimed if one party or the other failed to fully disclose their assets.  Duress might be claimed where one party had exerted emotional pressure on the other to sign the agreement.  In any such situation, a court will make the final decision based on all of the facts.

The Infamous Bonds Case

Barry Bonds, the former major league baseball player, once stood to lose part of a $44 million dollar contract in his divorce.  During the divorce proceeding, his soon-to-be ex-wife argued that she signed the prenuptial agreement under duress, as evidenced by the fact that she signed it just one day before the wedding.

In some situations, a last-minute signing might be evidence that threats were made by the more wealthy party to embarrass the other party by calling off the wedding at the last minute if the agreement was not signed.  However, in the Bonds case, the judge ultimately determined that the wife had actually had time to fully investigate the agreement before the last-minute signing, and so the agreement there was free from duress and enforceable.

The situation of the Bonds spouses illustrates why couples with high income or substantial assets should begin the process of discussing and drafting of the prenuptial agreement with their attorneys months in advance of the wedding. 

Call San Diego Law Firm for Skilled Help with Prenuptial Agreements

The team of experienced family law attorneys at San Diego Law Firm can assist you with all aspects of prenuptial agreements.  We can draft them to fit your specific situation, review agreements drafted by another attorney,  advise you on whether or not an agreement is likely to be enforceable, advise you on whether to sign an agreement or negotiate on your behalf, and assist you in either challenging or defending against a challenge to a prenuptial agreement.  Please contact us at 619-794-0243 for more information or an appointment.

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The idea that a husband should financially support his ex-wife in the form of monthly alimony payments after a divorce has remained a tenet in divorce law throughout the United States and in California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2009, men accounted for 97% of alimony.  Alternatively, the idea that a dissolution order wherein both parties waive any right to past, present, or future alimony is FINAL has been perceived as an absolute in divorce law. Yet, both of these concepts are being challenged as the recession has given rise to greater numbers of unemployment and has depleted retirement and saving accounts.  According to statistics gathered by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, there has been a “spike” in clients seeking modification of their alimony obligations and attempts to rewrite divorce agreements.

The Taylor Case

The Wall Street Journal’s article “The New Art of Alimony” profiles a number of cases which cause one to question the conclusiveness of court ordered alimony.  For example, consider the case of the Taylors. Paul and Theresa Taylor had been married for 17 years. When they divorced Paul got the family’s vacation cottage, and Theresa got the family home.  Both parties agreed to waive any right to past, present, future alimony payments. Yet, more than 20 years after their divorce Mr. Taylor who had since remarried was ordered to pay $400.00 per week to support his ex-wife for the next 5 years. The circumstances which led Ms. Taylor to sue her ex-husband for support included being diagnosed with cancer, losing her job of 38 years, filing for bankruptcy, and losing her home.  The state probate court said that these “changed circumstances” created a “dire and immediate” need. These “changed circumstances” coupled with Mr. Taylor’s ability to pay resulted in the court ordering Mr. Taylor to pay Ms. Taylor $400 per week for 5 years and $250 per week thereafter for the rest of her life.

The Pierce Case

The Pierce case presents a different scenario.  The Pieces divorced after 32 years of marriage.  In the divorce they equally divided $1.4 million dollars in assets, and the court ordered Mr. Pierce to pay Ms. Pierce annual alimony of $110,000 until she remarried or until the death of either.  After Mr. Pierce retired his income dropped to about half of what he was making at the time of his divorce. The state probate court reduced the annual obligation to $42,000 but refused to terminate it because according to the court, Mr. Pierce had enough earning power to garner more income. The attorneys for Ms. Pierce argued that because Ms. Pierces’ retirement funds had been dwindled down to 50% of what they were once worth and since she no longer worked, that there was a financial disparity between the couple.  Further, it would be wrong to reverse a divorce agreement that had already been made.

Can What Happened in the Taylor or Pierce Case Happen to You in California?

First, one thing you should know is that a spousal support award is not mandatory in California.  Under the California Family Code, the Court has discretion to either deny spousal support or limit it in duration and amount.  Ultimately, the court must base its spousal support award on such factors as the standard of living established during the marriage and the parties’ respective abilities and needs.  The courts in California have to base a decision to award alimony on the facts, the evidence, and the circumstances of each case. There can be no speculation to account for future medical, retirement, or employment contingencies. The factors the court considers are numerous and include everything from the supporting spouse’s ability to pay to whether or not there has ever been a history of domestic violence in the marriage.

Modification of Spousal Support Orders

If you are under a court order to pay, you can petition the court to modify the agreement if the supported party is no longer in need, or there has been a change in the alimony payer’s ability to pay.  Thus, like the Taylor case, proceedings can be brought on the basis of “changed circumstances”.

Termination of Spousal Support Orders

If you are looking to terminate a spousal support order, your ability to do so may depend on the type of order.  Under the California Family Code an order can last for a fixed term or be contingent upon the happening of an event, such as, the death of either party or the supported party’s remarriage.

Spousal support is no doubt a tricky aspect of divorce law in California. There are many factors the court must consider in exercising its discretion.  And, the order must be justified by hard core facts and evidence.   So whether you are in a position where you need to know what, if any, spousal support obligations you may incur in your California divorce, you want to modify a California alimony award, or you want to terminate a California alimony award, you are going to need the advice of a seasoned family law attorney.   The family law attorneys at San Diego Law Firm are able to answer all of your questions about these particular issues. Call the attorneys at San Diego Law Firm for advice at 619-794-0243.

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Did you know that over 1 million children in the United States are being cared for by a grandparent with no parent present?  Or that over 3.2 million children in the United States live in their grandparents’ home?  Given these statistics it’s clear the role of a Grandparent in a child’s life is often invaluable. 

It can be devastating for all parties involved when a nuclear family has to be restructured due to divorce or legal separation and that disconnect results in the end of a relationship a grandparent has established with a grandchild.  Today, grandparents’ rights are a growing issue in family law throughout the United States and in California. While grandparents’ rights are not constitutional, the law is evolving.

The History of Grandparents’ Rights

Currently, all 50 states have some type of “Grandparent Visitation Statute” through which grandparents can petition a court to grant them the legal right to visitation.  Some states will grant visitation only if the child’s parents are divorcing. Other states have less restrictive laws that allow the courts to consider a request for visitation even without the dissolution of a marriage as long as the visitation would serve the best interests of the child. Under California family law a grandparent can request reasonable visitation rights when the parents divorce, even if both parents object. 

The facts of the U.S. Supreme Court decision which have shaped the current laws afforded to grandparents in the United States are sad and unfortunate.  In that case, Troxel v. Granville, a father, Brad Troxel, left behind two daughters and their mother Tommie Granville at the time of his death.  The two parents were estranged. But Brad’s parents still maintained a strong relationship with their grandchildren and visited their grandchildren regularly after Brad’s death.  After Tommie remarried, she limited the grandparents’ visits.

Ultimately, Brad’s parents went to court.  The trial court agreed that the state law which allowed for grandparent visitation applied to the Troxels’ as long as they were able to prove that visitation was in the best interest of the child.  However, the U.S. Supreme Court disagreed by stating that the applicable state law was “too broad” and that it infringed on a parent’s fundamental right to make decisions for her children. In the end, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the trial court’s decision that granted the Troxel grandparents’ right to more visitation. 

Seeking Visitation or Custody in California

California law gives grandparents the right to petition for visitation in one of many circumstances.  For example, a grandparent can file for visitation when the grandchild’s parents are divorced, not married, or separated.  It also allows a grandparent to make a claim for visitation when the grandchild is not living with either parent.  However, one of many factors that may have to be proven is that a relationship between the grandparent and child existed prior to the grandparent’s petition seeking visitation rights.

Under California law, one situation that would allow a grandparent to file for custody of a grandchild would be one where both parents have died or parental rights have been terminated due to a number of reasons.  There are many more circumstances in which custodial rights could be granted if it can be shown that it would be in the child’s best interest to take custody away from a parent.

Do Parents in California Have Rights When a Grandparent Petitions for Visitation?

The answer to this question is yes. Unlike the evolving laws regarding grandparents’ rights, the right of parents to make decisions about raising their children is fundamental.  In the wake of the Troxel case, groups such as the Coalition for the Restoration of Parental Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union have championed the rights of parents and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.  This is primarily because the decision affirmed the right of a fit parent to have the final say on how to rear their children.  This is so even if such decisions include limiting or excluding grandparent visitation based on the parents’ own belief that it is in the best interest of his or her child to have no visits, or only brief visits, from grandparents.

As mentioned at the beginning, having to restructure the family unit during or after a divorce is not an easy task.  Every family is different, but every parent, every child, every grandparent will no doubt feel loss when relationships change due to dissolution.  Whether you are a parent trying to figure out the best way to maintain the stability of relationships that your kids have with the parents of an already, or a soon-to-be ex-spouse, or a grandparent who feels alienated from a grandchild, it is important to seek good legal advice.  The family law attorneys at San Diego Law Firm have much experience dealing with the many issues that face families upon divorce.  Call our attorneys at 679-794-0243 if you are a parent or grandparent who needs help understanding or protecting your rights.   The procedures for seeking visitation and or protecting your rights are complicated; we can help you.

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Many married couples in California have spent a lot of money on one spouse’s education.  Despite the steep price of an education, many couples feel it’s worth the cost because of the potential financial benefits they’ll both share down the road.  But what if there’s a divorce?

Assuming there’s no prenuptial agreement on the subject, California law generally gives a right to reimbursement for contributions to another spouse’s training or education (including payments on educational loans).  But only if the education does enough to increase the earning capacity of the educated spouse.  Proving this during a divorce can get complicated.

What Can Be Reimbursed?

For the most part, reimbursements would be for joint money spent on tuition and fees, books, and living expenses.  But if a reimbursement is owed, it might get reduced.  This usually happens when both spouses got an education using joint community money, or because both have already benefited from the degree while married (this can depend on how long you’ve been married after paying for college or training).

What About Future Income?

A reimbursement deals with the money spent during the marriage, but what about the fact that the spouse who earned the degree or license will probably be able to keep earning more money after the divorce.  Should the other spouse get a cut of the future income?  Here in California, a spouse won’t be given a percentage of educated spouse’s future earning ability.  At most, you’re limited to getting a reimbursement.  (Although spousal support could be affected).

With so many issues that come up in a divorce, including education costs, getting a good family law attorney is essential.  Get help from an experienced family law attorney by calling San Diego Law Firm at (619) 794-0243.

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What happens if one spouse keeps the house?

Option 1: The Buyout

If one of you does keep the home, then you’ll have to buy the other spouse out.  To buy out your spouse’s share, you might even things out by making trade-offs.  Often, the spouse keeping the house will give up a share in other community property with equal value.  As with your other assets, getting an accurate appraisal of the property’s value is critical.

Option 2: Sell Later

You may both agree (or the court could decide) to let one spouse continue living in the home, but only for a set period of time.  For example, the court might let one spouse stay in the property while the kids are still minors and living in the home.  The court will often require that spouse to pay the mortgage and related expenses.  When the house is later sold, the proceeds will be divided.  If your ex-spouse continues living in the home, then as your divorce lawyer we’ll seek important protections for you.

Before going either route, remember that by keeping the family home, you need to be sure you’ll be able to pay for the house and expenses after the divorce.  It’s crucial for the spouse who’s not keeping the home to require the other spouse to refinance under his or her name only.

Should you both sell the home, instead?

For many, a better option is to sell the house and split the proceeds.  According to a CBS Moneywatch.com blog, this seems to be the route taken by Sandra Bullock, who’s recently filed for divorce and has already put the Southern California family home up for sale. 

When a divorcing couple has kids together, it’s common for the parent who will spend the most time with the kids to want to keep the house.  In any event, you shouldn’t automatically decide to try to hang on to the house.  It may not be your best option financially or strategically.  What’s more, you may be better off getting a fresh start in a new home that’s not tied down with old memories.

What if the house can’t be sold?

Sometimes, it’s not possible to sell the house.  It may be because of the real estate market, and/or because you don’t have any equity in the house.  This happens when the house is worth less than what’s owed on it due to the mortgage, secured lines of credit, and so on.  In these situations, we’ll coordinate with other professionals to find you the best options.  At times, this could involve bankruptcy.  

What if one spouse put their own money into the home?

In California, most property you obtain while you’re married is called “community property.”  Identifying what’s community and what’s separate can get tricky when community and separate assets are mixed.  For example, a common scenario involves a spouse who used pre-marriage savings as a down payment on the family home.  We’ll examine your situation, because if this can be proven, a spouse might be entitled to a reimbursement. 

Get skilled legal help in planning your divorce settlement

If you and your spouse can’t come to a fair agreement in writing about what to do with the home, or can’t agree on its value, then the court will decide.  The same is true of vacation homes, other real estate, and your other assets.  We’ll always promote your best interests when negotiating with your spouse or advocating for you in court, and make sure you’re well informed of your options.  Contact your San Diego Law Firm divorce attorney at (619) 794-0243.

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In the Los Angeles Times, Manya A. Brachear reports on a bitter divorce battle in Illinois between two parents, one Jewish, one Catholic.  After getting married, husband Joseph Reyes had converted to Judaism.  According to wife Rebecca Reyes (who is Jewish) she and her husband had agreed to raise their daughter Jewish.  Meanwhile Joseph Reyes, a second year law student, claims they had agreed to expose their daughter to both Catholicism and Judaism and let their daughter decide which religion to adopt. 

Things became more heated last year when Joseph sent his wife photos of their daughter’s baptism.  Rebecca went to court, and the court issued an order that temporarily barred Joseph from exposing their daughter to any religion other than Judaism during his visitation time with her. 

Afterwards, Joseph was charged with allegedly violating that order by taking his daughter to mass.  He calls the order unconstitutional, believing the court order violated his First Amendment right to freedom of religion.  At least for now, an Illinois judge has refused to make any changes to the temporary order.

It’s not very common for a judge to prohibit a parent from exposing his child to his own religion.  It remains to be seen what will happen after the divorce, since the current order will be in place only until the end of the divorce trial. 

Religion in California child custody and visitation cases

The law is different from one state to the next.  If you and the other parent haven’t been able to make your own arrangements on your children’s religious upbringing, then in California, a judge will make the decision on a case by case basis. 

      ●    Two types of child custody

A parent can be given either “legal custody,” “physical custody,” or both.  A parent with legal custody makes the final decisions on the child’s upbringing.  This includes decision making about your child’s religion, education, and medical care.

Physical custody is about daily child care, because the child lives with the parent who has physical custody.  If the court orders joint custody, then both parents share legal and/or physical custody, depending on the order.  If not, then the non-custodial parent is often given visitation rights. 

      ●    Restrictions on visitation rights

For the most part, a parent’s visitation rights can’t be restricted because of a parent’s religious beliefs.  That means that even if one parent has sole custody, the other parent can usually share his or her religious practices with the child.  The only time a judge can place limits on visitation rights for religious reasons is if there’s evidence that the child is actually harmed by the religious beliefs. 

When it comes to child custody and religion, California law can continue to change.  Religion is a deeply important issue for many divorcing spouses, and it’s not always easy to avoid conflict when deciding how to raise your children if you each have different religions.  If you’re in this situation, we can help you work with the other parent and the court.  Your approach to this sensitive issue matters, so get the guidance you need by contacting San Diego Law Firm’s knowledgeable child custody and divorce attorneys at (619) 794-0243.

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1.    Breaking a court order

    ●    Things change after a divorce, and there may be a genuine need to change your divorce order (such as spousal support or child visitation orders).  But if things change, don’t violate the court’s order because you can face serious consequences. 

    ●    You may be able to change your court order, but don’t delay.  We can prepare your requested modification to improve the likelihood of getting court approval on your proposed changes.

2.    Forgetting to close all joint accounts

    ●    Track down and close all bank accounts, credit cards, and other lines of credit that you hold together with your ex-spouse.  Get a copy of your credit report to help you identify many of these accounts. 

    ●    Don’t forget to change your pin numbers, online usernames, and passwords.

3.    Not updating your will, living trust, and beneficiary designations

    ●    Even though under current California law a divorce cancels gifts made to your ex-spouse, you still must update your will because this cancellation creates unanswered questions:  If the gifts to your ex are cancelled, then who should your money and property go to instead?  Keep control over the inheritance by making your wishes clear in your updated will and trust. 

Not only that, but if you move to another state, its laws may not automatically cancel the gifts to your ex-spouse. 

    ●    If your ex is named as beneficiary to your 401k, IRA, pension, life insurance, and similar plans or accounts, then change your beneficiary designations with the companies holding these accounts right away.

4.    Forgetting to cancel and update your financial and health care powers of attorney

    ●    Create a new power of attorney if you had previously chosen your now ex-spouse to manage your finances and contracts. 

    ●    Do the same for your advance health care directive (a document that lets you name someone to make your health care decisions if you become ill or incapacitated). 

5.    Overlooking your own financial stability

    ●    Just as you need to close old joint accounts, you also need to get a new credit card and other accounts that are in your name.

    ●    In “Financial Freedom After Divorce,” San Diego certified financial planner and blogger Jaclyn Weitzberg also stresses the importance of creating a budget so you don’t spend too much now that your household’s income has changed.  She also recommends that you make sure your health and life insurance policies meet your current needs.

    ●    When planning your finances, think about how much the spousal support will be and which assets you’re keeping under the divorce judgment.  This will help you get a better picture of your finances so you can create a plan for paying debts and managing your savings and any investments. 

6.    Arguing with your ex-spouse in front of your kids 

    ●    Don’t conflict your children by criticizing their other parent or arguing with your ex-spouse in front of them.  Also, don’t talk about child support or alimony (spousal support).  If you’re the paying parent, don’t have your kids deliver the support check. 

    ●    Always be respectful, and share information about your kids’ wellbeing and schooling with the other parent.  You may be able to prevent arguments by talking about which parenting decisions you both need to make together, and which decisions can be handled by one of you.

7.    Demanding too much of yourself

    ●    Divorce is not an overnight transition.  Give yourself time to adjust to your new life, and reflect on what’s happened and your emotions.  Also think about joining a divorce support group, so you can hear from others who have gone through similar changes in their lives.

If you haven’t started your divorce yet, remember that there’s a lot we can do to get you the best possible divorce settlement and make the transition easier.  Whether you need skilled legal help before or after your divorce, call San Diego Law Firm’s family law attorneys at (619) 794-0243.

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For divorcing spouses who have kids, a Divorcesupport.com blog provides advice on how to best meet your children’s emotional needs during a divorce.  It cautions that you shouldn’t be the only one providing your kids with emotional support.  When family and friends aren’t enough, then look for counseling options.  You’re also encouraged to get emotional support for yourself, such as through a local support group, family, and friends.

Even if you don’t have children, there are many essential temporary court orders you can ask for while a divorce is pending.  The long divorce process can give spouses a window of opportunity to do a lot of damage to your finances, assets, and family concerns.  You can either try to deal with the results of a spouse’s harmful actions after the fact, or you can get temporary court orders to help prevent the harm from happening in the first place.  The automatic restraining orders explained in Part One usually can’t meet all of your worries.  Fortunately, we can request additional protections for you in court. 

As you know, a divorce brings about many changes to your day-to-day life.  We’ll seek temporary orders on your behalf to deal with these changes. 

Family-related orders

     ●  If you have minor children with your spouse, you don’t have to wait for the divorce to become final to obtain temporary child custody, visitation, and support orders. 

     ●  A temporary order can also give one spouse exclusive use of property (like the family home or car) while the divorce is pending. 

Financial security-related orders

     ●  You may need to request attorney’s fees during the divorce.

     ●  It may be appropriate to ask for temporary spousal support (or “alimony”) for the lower income spouse.

Businesses and investment-related orders

     ●  When spouses own or partially own a business, a spouse’s wrongful actions can damage your business interests.  A restraining order can help prevent dishonest deals between your spouse and another business partner. 

     ●  Also prevent business assets from being wasted and misused. 

Threats to your personal safety, or your children’s safety

     ●  If there is domestic violence or you are threatened with domestic violence, you can ask for protection through a restraining order that prohibits your spouse from contacting you or coming within a certain distance from you. 

As you can see, your request for a temporary order can cover almost any issue, and violation of these orders can result in serious consequences.  These orders are not automatically granted, but you can get our help early on so we can prepare your requests during the divorce.  This can go a long way in reducing the risk of harm to you, your family, and your financial interests.  If you disagree with an inappropriate request, then contact us right away to oppose it. 

Many problems can be avoided with temporary court orders, minimizing stress and expense for you down the road.  Speak with our divorce attorneys about how we can help you meet your goals and get through the divorce process.  Call San Diego Law Firm at (619) 794-0243.

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An automatic temporary restraining order (ATRO) sets out many ground rules that both spouses have to comply with during the divorce process, known as “dissolution of marriage” in California.  For the spouse who begins the divorce, the ATROs are effective when the divorce papers are filed in court.  For the spouse responding to the divorce, the order goes into effect once the divorce papers are served.

Examples of how you’re protected during the divorce

Once a divorce is pending, you and your spouse will have to notify one another before any unusual spending, and be ready to account for these expenditures to the court.  Here are a few examples of things you and your spouse can’t do without permission:

    ●    Sell property or create liens on it (such as by using your house as collateral to buy another property).  This rule even applies to your individually-owned separate property.  There might be an exception if your actions are in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life.

    ●    Change beneficiaries on your insurance and other coverage, borrow against or cash it, or cancel the coverage altogether.

    ●    Hide assets, such as by hiding money in a foreign bank account.

    ●    Take the children out of state.

You’re both subject to the rules of the ATROs.  The only way around these restrictions is to get the court’s permission or the other spouse’s written consent.  A spouse who violates any of these mandatory orders can potentially be jailed for contempt of court. 

Automatic TROs are not the only rules you have to follow

As your divorce attorneys, we’ll explain ATROs and your additional responsibilities, both before and during the divorce.  By being aware of these responsibilities, you can avoid many pitfalls that can jeopardize your position in divorce proceedings. 

Depending on your situation, you may need to ask for additional court orders.  Learn more in the next family law post about what else can be done to protect your family and financial wellbeing. 

We’re here to provide you with the guidance you need to get through your divorce.  Our family law attorneys can request modification of an order when needed, or assist with violations of temporary restraining orders and penalties.  With so much at stake, get things done the right way from the start.  Contact San Diego Law Firm’s skilled divorce lawyers at (619) 794-0243.

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