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filing for divorce in berkeley ca
Posted on November 10, 2020January 18, 2022

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 County, you will have to file your documents at the Alameda County Courthouse, which is now in Hayward.  There are a few steps to take when filing your divorce. First, if […]

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Posted on September 2, 2020December 16, 2020

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 anyone else you know. How Can You Tell if Your Spouse is a Narcissist? While narcissists are often portrayed as grand figures – Donald Trump, for example, or many sports figures […]

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Posted on August 17, 2019February 9, 2021

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 equal interest in any assets you acquire during the marriage. However, assets that you own prior to marriage remain your separate property, meaning the other party does not necessarily get an […]

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hourglass california divorce timeline
Posted on July 29, 2019December 16, 2020

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 most vulnerable and confusing times in your life. It may be helpful to have a timeline to make you feel a bit more at ease and prepared for what comes next […]

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