MTSA Family Law Group - San Jose Divorce Lawyers

10/16/2026

Because alimony (spousal support) and child support amounts are based largely on income, an expert’s opinion on earning potential can have a big impact on your divorce settlement or award. Learn what a vocational expert’s analysis is and how it can affect your divorce case. https://legal-info.lawyers.com/family-law/divorce/how-a-vocational-experts-analysis-affects-alimony-or-child-support-in-divorce.html

10/15/2026

Dividing marital property is part of the divorce process. Gathering and sorting through the records for all your financial assets can be a slow and sometimes painful exercise. But it’s an essential step to ensure you leave the marriage with a fair settlement. https://legal-info.lawyers.com/family-law/divorce/can-my-spouse-and-i-mutually-waive-financial-disclosures-to-speed-up-our-divorce.html

10/14/2026

Ending a relationship is never easy. Ending a marriage can be especially challenging. There are two main ways to formally end a marriage: annulment and divorce. An annulment declares that a marriage was never valid, while a divorce legally concludes a valid marriage. Annulments require a specific set of circumstances and evidence to be granted while a divorce is easier to attain. Let’s dive a little deeper into each. https://www.metlife.com/stories/legal/annulment-vs-divorce/

10/12/2026

How alternative dispute resolution (ADR) works in family law cases. Learn more about ADR. https://talkingparents.com/blog/what-is-adr

10/09/2026

Divorce arbitration offers a private and often faster alternative to traditional court proceedings. In this process, a neutral third party, acting much like a private judge, makes binding decisions about your case. However, it's crucial to understand the significant legal implications before agreeing to this method of resolving your marital dissolution. https://www.justia.com/family/divorce/the-divorce-process/divorce-arbitration/

10/08/2026

Why budgets for single parents matter and how to make the most of your money. Bank of America gives these seven essential steps for creating a budget in any situation. https://talkingparents.com/blog/single-parent-budget

10/08/2026

Divorce doesn’t have to mean a courtroom battle. For many couples, there is a way to separate with less stress, more privacy, and greater control over the outcome. This alternative is called collaborative divorce, a process that empowers the spouses to work together with trained professionals to find solutions that meet the needs of their entire family. https://www.justia.com/family/divorce/the-divorce-process/collaborative-divorce/

10/07/2026

Congratulations to the Honorable Rachel E. Holt and the Honorable Jeffrey R. Finigan! 🎉

Congratulations to the Honorable Rachel E. Holt and the Honorable Jeffrey R. Finigan! 🎉

The judges of the San Mateo County Superior Court have elected Judge Holt as Presiding Judge and Judge Finigan as Assistant Presiding Judge for 2027 and 2028.

Judge Holt has served as Assistant Presiding Judge since 2024 and previously as Family Law Supervising Judge. Judge Finigan has served on the bench since 2015, with leadership roles as Criminal Presiding Judge and Criminal Supervising Judge.

Their terms begin January 1, 2027. Join us in sending your congratulations in the comments!

10/06/2026

Co-parenting conflict can be inevitable, especially when emotions are still running high or communication has been difficult since before your split. Using the BIFF method can simplify responding to high conflict messages. https://talkingparents.com/blog/biff-method

10/06/2026

When a marriage ends, the legal path to divorce can vary. Two alternatives to a traditional court battle are the summary divorce and the default divorce. Both offer simpler processes but come with important legal rules and risks. Understanding these details is essential to protecting your rights and achieving a fair outcome. https://www.justia.com/family/divorce/the-divorce-process/summary-and-default-divorce/