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Sternberg Family Law is here to guide you through complex times. We provide the quality representation you deserve with case-specific strategies and vigorous preparation that place your best interests and that of your children (if applicable) at the forefront.

We pride ourselves on keeping clients informed in the progression of their case, responding promptly to inquiries and resolving the family law issues.

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About Sternberg Family Law

Sternberg Family Law is a firm specializing in all areas of Family Law in the Los Angeles Area, including divorce (dissolution), child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), parentage (paternity), marital property division, restraining orders and prenuptial and post-marital agreements. Sternberg Family Law also offers mediation services to persons interested in settling their issues without judicial intervention.

Sternberg Family Law is dedicated to assisting good people going through a difficult time. We are committed to securing the best results for our clients while limiting the emotional and economic strain by providing specialized guidance through compassionate and effective representation.

Divorce

It takes two to marry, but only one to file for divorce (dissolution). That is, parties may be divorced even though only one person may want the divorce. California is a “no-fault” state. The reason for divorce, besides issues of domestic violence, is likely irrelevant and will not be considered. To file for divorce in California, you and/or your spouse must have been a resident of California at least 6 months prior to your date of filing.

The divorce process takes at least 6 months and one day from the time the Petition is served on the other party. The purpose of the 6-month waiting period is to allow an opportunity for parties to reconcile prior to finalizing their divorce and returning to the status of a single person. If your divorce is not completed after the 6 month and one day waiting period, you may request the Court bifurcate status and dissolve your marriage.

Legal Separation

There are many differences between a divorce and a legal separation. The parties will remain “married persons,” but issues relating to custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, division of marital property assets and debts will be determined pursuant to an agreement or Court order. After Judgment of Legal Separation, parties are still “married persons” and may not remarry or remove/cancel ongoing health and other insurances. A Legal Separation is only attainable by mutual agreement.

Annulment

While divorces and annulments both return parties back to the status of single persons, annulments terminate the present and past existence of the marriage. In other words, annulments treat the marriage as if it never occurred. Annulments require specific circumstances such as fraud or misrepresentation, incest, bigamy or lack of consent.

Division of Marital Property

There are three different forms of property under California law. Property includes assets and debts. Community property, quasi-community property and separate property. Community property is any and all property (assets and debts) acquired by a married person that is not separate property.

Separate property is any and all property acquired by a person before marriage, after the date of separation, or during marriage by way of gift, bequest, devise, inheritance, or descent. Quasi-community property is property acquired during marriage when the parties are domiciled outside of California and the parties still maintain that property when they are divorced in California.

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What our customers are saying...

“Sternberg Family Law did a fantastic job with my divorce. Carol and Ann Marie advised me on every step and told me all of my options but let me make my own decisions. They protected my interest. I would recommend Sternberg Family Law to anyone considering a divorce.”

-Steven S.

“Thank you for all you have done and your support and belief in my case. Your professionalism and caring in my case means so much to me.”

-Laura P.

“Carol and Todd are both very professional individuals who are always available when needed. They helped me during a very difficult time in my life and I always appreciate their invaluable time and expertise. I would high recommend their firm.”

-Jennifer W.

“It was obvious how much they do care about their clients and the work they are fully capable of putting in to get the best results possible. My case had its challenges with little time to prepare and couldn’t be happier with the results so far!”

-Justin D.

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