Divorcing a Narcissistic Husband Many clients contact us with questions about divorcing a narcissistic husband. Is your husband a narcissist or does he suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)? These are two questions that our clients commonly ask themselves. Why? Because they have been in toxic marriages and often feel broken and hopeless. Thankfully, you have come to the right place. And, sometimes your spouse is simply “narcissistic”. We have all met these types. The world revolves around them and they are the center of the world. But, other times, your husband actually has Narci ..read more

Residency Requirements for Same-Sex Couples If you are a same-sex couple and want to divorce, the procedure may differ from conventional couples. Most of the time, you must have been married in California. If you reside in another state, California can only end your marriage if your home state denies it. Residency Requirements For Divorce The state of California requires that residents seeking a divorce must meet physical residency requirements in the county where they wish to file. According to Family Code §2320, those filing for divorce in San Francisco County and Marin County must: Be a re ..read more

Is A Divorce Public Record? Though divorce records are public, you can take out a protective order to keep some details private. Often, celebrities or high-net-worth individuals in the bay area will get a protective order to prevent sensitive information from becoming public. If you’re worried about personal facts appearing in public records, give our office a call so we can review your options. Devices To Assist The Divorce Process The choices you make during your divorce will have short-term and long-lasting consequences. You should always try to compromise with your spouse and come to an ag ..read more

Many married couples choose legal separation over divorce for personal reasons, such as holding onto religious beliefs. For the past decade, our divorce lawyers have been helping families with whatever they need to get through the complex family court system. If you’re struggling and unsure where to turn, our Marin County legal separation lawyers offer free case evaluations. You can reach us at (415) 286-5440. Legal Separation Overview The court makes decisions about the same things during a legal separation proceeding as during a divorce hearing. This includes property division, child custody ..read more

WHAT IS SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN MARIN COUNTY? Spousal support can often feel like a lose-lose situation. The recipient spouse often feels the Court orders a fraction of what they need and deserve to survive. The payor spouse often feels they can’t meet their own needs after cutting a support check. But what is spousal support?  In California, a judge can order one spouse to pay the other an amount of money to cover the recipient spouse’s expenses. If parties are married, this payment is called “spousal support” or “alimony”. If the parties are domestic partners, this payment is called “domesti ..read more

Is Spousal Support Tax Deductible? In California, you can deduct the spousal support you paid your spouse on your state taxes. Your spouse must pay taxes on the alimony received on state taxes. But what about Federal taxes? Be very cautious with this next step. In 2018, legislation called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) went into effect (and really affected divorcing couples starting in 2019).  Prior to 2019, if a person paid spousal support to their former spouse, he or she could deduct that amount from their income before paying taxes to the federal government. The supported spous ..read more

What is a separation agreement in California? In California, a separation agreement is a written contract specifying the rights and obligations belonging to you and your spouse as you embark on living separate lives. As a legally binding document, one spouse may sue the other for violating the separation agreement, so you must understand its long-lasting implications before entering into one. At a minimum, nearly every separation agreement will divide all property between you and your spouse, define responsibility for outstanding debts, and detail future payments you or you ..read more

How to Divorce a Narcissist We’ve probably all known at least one narcissistic individual in our lifetime. Unfortunately, some of us need to divorce one. It’s hard to have a deep, meaningful relationship with a narcissist. According to WebMD, narcissism is extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them. While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect their behavior has on other people. Narcissism can also be a part of a larger per ..read more

Trusted Divorce Attorney At Your Side The decision to end your marriage is only the beginning of many legal steps you must take. At this trying time, you need an experienced, trusted divorce attorney and confidant at your side. The divorce process can be exceedingly complex, time-consuming and emotionally draining. The highly regarded attorneys at Warren Major LLP will be your allies throughout. We can help you finalize your divorce without lengthy, costly, emotionally tense litigation, so you can set a positive tone for your family’s future. Uncontested Divorce The divorce attorneys at Warren ..read more

Legal Separation is Emotionally Trying In the State of California, with a legal separation, a couple stays legally married, but the court divides their property and debts and makes orders about future financial support. If a legally separating couple have children together, they can also ask the court for orders about their children’s care and support, including: child custody and visitation and child support. An individual who legally separates from their spouse cannot marry or enter into a domestic partnership with someone else, unless they divorce first. As with divorce, legal separati ..read more