Divorce
Gaslighting: The Narcissist’s Favorite Weapon
Gaslighting is particularly common If you are in a relationship with or married to a narcissist, but this particular tactic is not limited to…
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Divorce & Family Law Guides for the Bay Area
Plain-English answers on divorce, child custody, support, and protecting yourself in high-conflict cases, written by the team at Silva & Associates.
Divorce
Conservatorship vs Guardianship in a California Divorce
In California, the need for a guardianship or conservatorship can add another level of complexity to a divorce. While the two terms are often…
Child Custody
Child Custody in California
Fighting for child custody in California during a divorce can be emotionally and financially devastating. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do…
Family Law
What Would Happen if There’s No Prenuptial Agreement?
Divorce? There is a lot of speculation about what would happen if a couple were to divorce. We know for various reasons that the…
Divorce
What Is No Fault Divorce?
California is a no fault divorce state, meaning that neither party needs to have a basis for a divorce other than that the…
Divorce
Divorcing a Narcissist
To an individual who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder -a narcissist – a divorce is the ultimate injury to their perceived value and esteem…
Divorce
Berkeley Family Law Court System – Filing for Divorce
Berkeley does not have its own Family Court. If you want to file for divorce and you live in Berkeley, which is in Alameda…
Divorce
Divorcing a Toxic Spouse: Narcissism Makes a Terrible Divorce Worse
Divorce is already complicated and emotionally exhausting. Divorcing a narcissist almost guarantees that your divorce will be more complicated, litigious and exhausting than probably…
Divorce
How to Protect Your Assets When You Get Married
Do you need a prenuptial agreement in California to get married? California is a community property state, which means that both parties have an…
Divorce
The Typical California Divorce Timeline
Most people don’t know what to expect when they start the divorce process. Divorce is a complicated process that happens at one of the…
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