San Francisco Family Law Attorneys

Divorce attorneys in San Francisco Bay Area - Ground for Divorce

In California, divorce is known as dissolution of marriage.  Dissolution effectively ends your marriage or domestic partnership and can be a time of great uncertainty. What the future holds for you, your children, and your finances is often in limbo, and this stress can lead to impulsive decisions. It is important to have skilled San Francisco family law attorneys to both guide you through the dissolution process and protect your future.

Reasons for dissolution of marriage

In California, dissolution of a marriage may be based on the following grounds:

• Irreconcilable differences, which caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage
• Incurable insanity 

Irreconcilable differences are any grounds determined by the court to be substantial reasons for the marriage to cease.

California was the first state to implement the concept of a "no-fault divorce." Under California family law, if a married person wishes to file for dissolution of marriage, he or she can do so, even if the other person disagrees. When choosing to seek dissolution of marriage it is important to contact a San Francisco family law attorney to guide you through the ins and outs of the court system.

Divorce in San Francisco Bay Area

To file for a divorce in California, you must meet the residency requirements. Either you or your spouse must have resided in California for a minimum of six months and in the county in which the divorce is to be filed for a minimum of three months.

In the event of a divorce, you need an experienced family attorney in San Francisco to objectively view your situation and guide you through the processes of  asset division, the determination of child and spousal support, and the awarding of child custody. Our lawyers take into account the way that the court views various circumstances in your life, along with all of the important details to prepare your case and protect your rights.

Read more about how our family law lawyers in San Francisco can assist with divorce involving complex financial cases

To find out how our experienced family law firm can assist you and your family in a difficult divorce, contact Lerner · Poole, LLP today or call us at 415-692-5597.