San Jose Same-Sex Divorce Lawyer
Protecting Your Best Interests in Divorce
In California, same-sex couples are legally permitted to marry and enter in to domestic partnerships. Same-sex marriage is also recognized by the federal government. For this reason, the divorce process is the same as opposite-sex divorces in almost every aspect. If you are facing a same-sex divorce, our San Jose lawyers can protect your best interests when it comes to issues related to asset division, spousal support, child custody, and more.
Before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry, which was determined in the Obergefell v. Hodges case in 2015, it was much harder for same-sex couples to obtain a divorce in a state that did not recognize same-sex marriage. Because of this issue, California made an exception to their non-resident divorce rule, which requires at least one spouse to be a resident of the state for at least six months before filing for divorce. California, and some other states, allowed non-resident same-sex couples to divorce in California if their marriage had originally taken place there. However, since the 2015 ruling, same-sex couples may obtain a divorce in any state, regardless of its particular laws about same-sex marriage.
Our San Jose divorce lawyers can provide the same legal support for a same-sex divorce as for any other type of divorce case. We can help you sort through asset division issues related to community and separate property, protecting your assets and interests. When it comes to alimony or spousal support, we can also advocate for your financial interests.
Regarding child custody and support, it is important to remember that it may be difficult to obtain custody or visitation rights if the child is not your biological child and/or if you have not legally adopted him or her. However, if you and your spouse both have adoptive rights to the child, the courts will approach the case with the same considerations as they would in an opposite-sex divorce case.
When Facing a Divorce, Call on a Trusted Advocate
Magdalena Law Group is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal representation to all of our clients. Our San Jose same-sex divorce lawyers know how to negotiating and mediating when necessary, and how to safeguard your best interests. We understand that this is likely a very stressful and emotional time, which is why you shouldn’t face the legal process alone or without skilled representation.
Contact us today at (408) 601-4439 to request your free consultation!
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They were able to quickly understand my case (even though I have not spoken to her in over a year) and get everything ready for court, which ended up in my complete favor.
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