San Jose Divorce Attorneys

Whether your divorce is uncontested and simple or bitterly contested and complex, our San Jose divorce attorneys can help you achieve your goals. We will listen carefully to the circumstances you are in and tailor a plan based on your hopes for the future. If you are considering filing for divorce, or if your spouse has already filed, talk to a divorce attorney as soon as possible. At the Dominion Law Group, our lawyers are experienced family law and divorce lawyers serving San Jose and the rest of the Northern California Bay Area. For a free consultation call (408) 288-5592 or contact us online.

Filing for Divorce in San Jose

In California divorce law, one spouse must file for divorce with family court to initiate a divorce or legal separation. The other party then has 30 days to respond to the divorce petition. While it does not matter to the court which party files for divorce, there may be reasons why you would want to file for divorce quickly. Once you have served the other party with your divorce petition, both sides are automatically barred from disposing of, misusing or hiding assets.

It takes at least six months to get a divorce processed after filing, although some cases take longer. Before the case is tried in family court, both sides will try to reach an agreement on issues such as:

• Property division
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal support (alimony)

Conflicts in Divorce Cases

Some divorces turn nasty quickly, because one spouse (and his/her divorce attorney) thinks it is going to give them an advantage. For example, it is not unusual for one party to make accusations of domestic violence against the other party to gain the upper hand in child custody negotiations. Those accusations, as well as other aggressive tactics, need to be dealt with promptly or you could be greatly harmed.

Our divorce attorneys at The Dominion Law Group will fight those battles for you if necessary. However, we try to avoid those types of divorce conflicts if we can. Whenever possible, our lawyers use the collaborative law approach to help you end the conflict and reach a resolution. For a free consultation with one of our lawyers call (408) 288-5592.

Resolving Divorces

The divorce attorneys at Dominion Law Group work to achieve a speedy resolution of matters surrounding the dissolution of a marriage. This can reduce legal costs, result in a less stressful process, and lessen harmful emotional effects felt by the children in the marriage. That said, our San Jose divorce attorneys understand that divorce is a stressful and emotional time; and we encourage you to take all the time you need to deal with your emotions before entering into serious negotiations with your spouse.

Contacting a Divorce Lawyer

For a consultation, call (408) 288-5592 or contact one of our divorce lawyers online. If you are going through or thinking about filing for a divorce, you must contact us as soon as possible. Our divorce attorneys are willing and able to represent clients throughout the Bay Area including in these cities and counties listed below:

• San Jose
• Santa Clara
• San Mateo
• Alameda
• Campbell
• Morgan Hill
• Oakland
• And all other cities in or around the San Francisco Bay Area.

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