“Charma Pipersky is dedicated and prompt when it comes to assisting clients with their sensitive needs. I have collaborated with her for approximately 3 1/2 years and find her to be personable, precise, and confidential. I recommend her and her office to all of my clients.”
Kathleen Badman

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New Year’s Resolution: Get your Divorce Started! We can help.

Confucius, or some other wise person, once wrote, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.”  So, too, does the divorce process start with the first step.  If the decision has been made to divorce, but you find that other responsibilities, or the emotional sensitivity of the process, have interfered with getting [...]

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L.R., San Jose

I want to thank you again, and everyone at Divorce Helpline who has helped me.  I’ve been through some tough sh*t in my life, but getting divorced has been a “unique” experience that I never wish to experience again!  But all of you have made a horrible time in my life, [...]

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What do I do about the retirement plan?

Today’s retirement plans have become quite valuable and often times are one of the most valuable assets that a family owns.  Many employers offer retirement plans as compensation that is earned now, but not received until termination of employment or eligible retirement age.
Family law generally requires that the assets accumulated during the marriage be [...]

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When Judges get it wrong, it can ruin lives…

(by Bill Woodcock, Attorney)
Most people, including attorneys, believe that Family Law Judges will always make legal rulings consistent with the law and with common sense.  Not so!  Even experienced Family Law Judges sometimes make legal rulings that can literally ruin lives.
I believe that sometimes this occurs out of ignorance, and sometimes because the Judge believes [...]

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The "good" divorce: A model to follow

(adapted from Practical Divorce Solutions by Ed Sherman)
Experience and academic studies have helped us identify the basic elements of a successful divorce. “Successful,” as used here, means completing the process of emotional separation, reaching a new center of balance as a single person, maintaining the welfare of your children, and establishing healthy attitudes toward yourself, [...]

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