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Northern California Family Law Blog

In-Person vs. Remote Appearances Under New 2025 Rules in Santa Clara County

With the introduction of the 2025 rules regarding family court hearings in Santa Clara County, one of the key changes impacting many individuals is the option to attend hearings remotely via Zoom. While remote hearings have been a part of the court system...

Why do you need a Nonmarital Cohabitation Agreement?

Amidst the housing crisis, the nation is seeing a surging number of adults living with a non-spouse romantic partner.[1] Although this new norm has proven to be very practical particularly in the Bay Area, it is equally as important for those partners to...

Navigating Blended Families and Estate Planning

Our Family Law Attorney, Patricia Zerbini, was featured on The Keys To Your Legacy’s Podcast. In this episode, she speaks with Elijah Keyes about Navigating Blended Families and Estate Planning. Here is what you’ll learn: The role and boundaries of step-parents in...

Domestication and Enforcement of Foreign Country Judgements

It is not uncommon for parties to have judgments issued in a foreign jurisdiction. However, before you can enforce a judgment that is rendered by another country in the State of California, you must initiate a domestication action to seek its recognition by...

Family Law FAQ: What Is It, And How Does It Work For Me?

1. What is family law? “Family Law” legislates issues that pertain to family relationships, including marriages, parents-children, and registered domestic partnerships. Family law is designed to define the rights and responsibilities of all parties in these relationships and to provide guidance for a...

Artificial Intelligence and Family Law: The Good And The Questionable

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a popular topic these days as new programs and applications become available to the public. What was mere science fiction yesterday has become the reality of today. Proponents of this technology point to the incredible benefits it can bring...

Divorce shouldn’t mean the end of saving for college

One of the biggest financial concerns for most parents is saving enough money for their children’s college education. The fact that you’re divorcing shouldn’t prevent your child from going to the college of their choice. Whether your child is still in elementary school...

What does it mean to put your children first in divorce?

The law is clear on one aspect of all divorces involving children: The children’s needs have to be addressed first. What this means is that you need to do what is in the best interests of your children at all times. Whatever custody...

What if your ex wants to modify your parenting plan?

Parents work hard to develop a parenting agreement during their divorce. Addressing all the facets of their children’s lives and what responsibilities each parent will have in their parenting agreement can be a complicated and stressful process. After all the work the two...

Should I leave the marital home during the divorce process?

Few things are as unsettling as sharing a living space with a person with whom you have fallen out of love. If your marriage is bound for divorce but is still living under the same roof with your soon-to-be ex, the best-case scenario...