Many Bay Area families have ties to more than one country — a marriage abroad, property overseas, or a spouse who lives or works outside the United States. Cross-border divorce raises jurisdiction, service, and enforcement questions that local-only cases do not. Common issues Which court can decide your case How foreign marriage documents and assets...
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...
Calling a family lawyer for the first time can feel intimidating. At Romanov Law, a free 10-minute phone intake is a short, focused conversation — not a sales pitch and not a full consultation. What we cover in 10 minutes We ask about your situation at a high level: where you live, whether children or...
Navigating a divorce is challenging, but the way you work with your lawyer can significantly impact the process. Here are essential tips to be a good client and help your lawyer help you: Get Organized: Provide all necessary documents and information in a timely manner. Accurate and complete data, like bank statements and responses to...
Plan ahead. Try to plan ahead at least two or three months or more. A lot of clients who have come to my office and want to get married in couple of days, unfortunately, aren’t able to get a prenuptial agreement.
I am curious to know, what is the most common reason in your 40 years of experience in family law that people get divorced?
This concerns Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and how they can be used to get an advantage in trial and custody in a divorce case.
If your spouse is missing and you have no idea where to find them you can serve your divorce papers by publication in the local newspaper, or by posting the divorce paper at a family courthouse board.
The short answer is, on average, nine months. Now, I'm going to break it down and explain at what point a divorce may take longer, or when it’s going to be less.
The following steps can apply to couples who are not sure whether divorce is the right course of action or who have already made the decision to divorce but are trying to mitigate painful interactions.