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

May 1, 20191 min read

No Fault Divorce Reform

Many people take for granted that California is a "no fault" divorce state. There are many places in the world and even other states...

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James Chau

May 1, 20191 min read

New Tax Laws and Changes to Alimony

With new changes in the 2019 tax laws, I have had quite a few clients ask me about the affect on their alimony negotiations. As many...

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James Chau

Apr 30, 20192 min read

Tips on Finding a Reliable San Jose Divorce Attorney

I came across an article today that talks about finding the right attorney as a mom going into divorce. The article touches on the...

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James Chau

Apr 30, 20192 min read

Tips for Same Sex / Gay Couples when Getting Married

I came across this interesting article that considers the importance of a premarital agreement for LGBTQ couples. Having not so long ago...

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James Chau

Dec 9, 20181 min read

Financial Issues Post Divorce San Jose

An interesting article appeared on my feed that discussed the idea of post divorce financial discussions with your ex spouse. Often...

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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

Dec 8, 20181 min read

Alimony Payments and New Federal Tax Rules

As the end of the year approaches it’s those concerned over their alimony payments may need to come to settlement before the new tax...

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James Chau

Sep 22, 20182 min read

Financial Issues to Consider in a Bay Area Santa Clara San Jose Divorce

Outside of custody, division of finance and assets during divorce is probably the most difficult part of the process. Marriage creates...

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James Chau

Sep 22, 20181 min read

More Women Paying Santa Clara County San Jose Spousal Support

Alimony is a word that is not well received when discussing divorce. Most people balk at the mere mention of spousal support. This...

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James Chau

Sep 22, 20182 min read

Australian Court Rules Domestic Violence

Family law matters, whether divorce, custody, or otherwise, can be emotionally taxing in the best of situations. What, however, if there...

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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

Sep 22, 20182 min read

Indian Court Decides Validity of Muslim Sharia Divorce Practice

I came across an interesting article today in which the Supreme Court in India is deciding the validity of Muslim divorce practice. While...

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James Chau

Sep 22, 20181 min read

Protecting Business Assets During San Jose / California Divorce

I read an article today outlining some of the issues and solutions to handling businesses in a divorce. The article starts by stating...

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James Chau

May 24, 20182 min read

New Custody Arrangements - Threesome granted Joint Custody - Alternative Familes

I came across a truly intriguing article today about a unique situation. In an unprecedented ruling for New York state, Suffolk County...

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James Chau

May 24, 20182 min read

Big Win for Fathers Rights Paternity and Joint Custody

I came across an article today about shared custody in divorces. In June 2018, Kentucky will become the first state to require a...

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James Chau

May 24, 20182 min read

Tips to Keep your San Jose & Santa Clara County Divorce Affordable

Being interested in providing high quality service at affordable rates, I am always interested when I see articles about cost controls 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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