Family Law Blog

James Chau

May 1, 20192 min read

Father's Rights and Lesbian Partners

The new world issue of alternative families and the intersection of the old family code is causing some changes to the law. I read this...

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James Chau

Dec 8, 20182 min read

Santa Clara County Rush to Complete Divorce before 2018

I’ve been coming across many articles lately revolving around the rush of couples to finalize their divorces before the end of the year. ...

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James Chau

Sep 22, 20182 min read

Top Tips on Preparation for a San Jose / Sunnyvale / Bay Area Dissolution

How do you prepare for divorce? Divorce is not something people plan for as habit – it is a situation that arises. Approaching divorce in...

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James Chau

May 24, 20182 min read

Women Paying Alimony & Spousal Support on the Rise

I read an interesting article recently talking about a new trend in alimony payments. As women occupy more higher-paying positions and...

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James Chau

Apr 1, 20181 min read

Issues of Domestic Violence in Rural Areas

I read a great article about the issues that domestic partners or intimate partners may experience while living in rural areas. The...

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James Chau

Apr 1, 20182 min read

Custody Schedules Look to Children's Happiness

I have been mentioning for some time now that modern custody schedules no longer favor one parent over the other. I read a great article...

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James Chau

Apr 1, 20182 min read

Divorce Annulment Reforms in the Philippines

It may seem strange to western readers but divorce is still not legal in the Philippines. I read an interesting article about the new...

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James Chau

Jan 16, 20182 min read

Tips to Selecting a Santa Clara Divorce Lawyer

I read an interesting article today that I think my clients could find useful in avoiding mistakes when picking the right attorney for...

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James Chau

Oct 25, 20172 min read

When Divorce is the Better Choice

I read a good article regarding when to evaluate your marriage and determine if divorce may be the best option for you. The author points...

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James Chau

Jul 25, 20171 min read

California No Fault Divorce and Divorce Filings

California became a no fault divorce state since the 1960s. At that time there was debate as to what that might mean culturally if...

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James Chau

Jul 23, 20171 min read

Contested Custody and Children's Health

Here’s another reason to try your best to have a good relationship with your ex partner. I read an intriguing article about acrimonious...

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James Chau

Jul 23, 20172 min read

Questions to ask Prior to Filing for Divorce

A great new article poses some wise advice to consider prior to filing for divorce. The article goes on to list questions to ask yourself...

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James Chau

Apr 7, 20161 min read

5 Reasons Older Couples Divorce

I read an interesting article regarding 5 big reasons for older couples to divorce after decades of marriage: The article cites to...

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James Chau

Mar 18, 20162 min read

Tips for Men Going Through Santa Clara County Family Law Divorce

I read a very interesting article about some tips for men as they go through a San Jose / Santa Clara County Family Law Divorce. The...

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James Chau

Mar 18, 20162 min read

Writing Can Help with Current Divorce

I read a very interesting article about how writing can assist those who are undergoing a divorce with the emotions of a traumatic...

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James Chau

Aug 27, 20141 min read

New Law In the State Senate for Child Support Enforcement

According to an news article I recently found the Senate has passed a bill to crack down on deadbeat parents. The main idea of the bill...

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James Chau

Apr 3, 20142 min read

Parental Alienation. How to Recognize it during Family Law and Child Custody Matters

What is the impact of parental alienation during divorces and family law cases? The author of this article discusses what children of...

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James Chau

Mar 25, 20142 min read

Does a More Stable Economy Equal Rising Divorces??

Now that our economy seems to be steadily recovering does this mean that the divorce rate will be on the rise? According to a recent...

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James Chau

Mar 25, 20142 min read

If You Suspect your Ex is Hiding Assets

So you’ve decided to file for a divorce and settlement time has come around. During the negotiation stage, sometimes a party can’t help...

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James Chau

Apr 9, 20122 min read

Difficulties in Same Sex DIvorce

This is a topic I’ve written about several times before in my blog. The patchwork of laws out there are proving very difficult for same...

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