Divorce, Nullity, and Legal Separation

Santa Clara and San Jose Divorce Lawyers Help

If there is no way to reconcile your marriage, you have a few alternatives to end the relationship with your spouse. Divorce, nullity, and legal separation all serve to change your marital status. If you seek to end the relationship you have with your partner, call the Santa Clara, California, Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667. We represent couples throughout the Silicon Valley seeking divorce, annulment or legal separation.

Speak to our experienced San Jose family law attorneys for assistance with any of the following:

• Divorce: This judicial decree releases couples from marital obligations and dissolves the legal relationship of the marriage.
• Nullity: A legal declaration, or annulment that the marriage is void or voidable because of some circumstance that existed at the time of marriage, such as fraud, bigamy, duress, or insanity.  
• Legal Separation: A judicial determination that a married couple is living apart, but the marriage is not legally dissolved. The court determines custody and support obligations despite the legal continuation of the marriage.

Determining what option is appropriate to your circumstances is important, especially if children are involved. Call theLaw Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667, we can advise you on the implications to child support, child custody, and other areas of the marriage affected by a divorce, nullity, or legal separation.

We want to ensure your interests are protected during all stages of a divorce. Before signing any marital agreements, have one of our lawyers review it. Using our experience, we will offer you a frank assessment on the fairness of the agreement.

San Jose California Domestic Partnership

As of 2005, all California couples who register with the state are entitled to many rights and obligations as married couples. This progressive law changes the way same-sex and domestic partners will want to think about their relationship. In order to register with the state of California, you must meet certain requirements. With these rights come obligations, including the processes to terminate the relationship, support, maintenance, and other martial obligations. To learn more, speak to attorney Daniel Jensen about California's domestic partnership and cohabitation law.

For more information about no-fault divorce, nullity, and marital separation, call the San Jose Law Office of Daniel Jensen at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667 or submit your contact information to us by filling out and submitting the attached contact us form.