Why a Certified Family Law Specialist Matters in San Francisco

California allows attorneys to earn board certification as a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). That credential signals focused experience in divorce, custody, support, and marital agreements — not a general practice dabbling in family cases. What certification involves Specialists must meet experience requirements, pass an exam, and continue education in family law. For clients, that…

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Why a Certified Family Law Specialist Matters in San Francisco

What certification involves

Specialists must meet experience requirements, pass an exam, and continue education in family law. For clients, that usually means clearer process explanations and fewer surprises about California procedure.

When it helps most

Certification is especially useful in contested custody, complex property or support issues, and cases that may involve German or Russian language needs alongside California law. Diana Romanov is a Certified Family Law Specialist licensed in California and Germany.

Next step

If you want to talk through your options, request a free 10-minute intake at romanovlaw.com/free-intake/ or call 415-347-0584.

General information only — not legal advice for your specific situation.

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‘What's claim’ is based on the What's case from 1985 by California Court Of Appeal and says that the husband in the above example may be reimbursed. Assuming the husband had been paying the mortgage from community property money and that the two had been married for 20 years that payment is reimbursable under ‘What's Claim.’ This means if the mortgage payment was $5,000 or $10,000 every month that payment has to be credited to the community.