Divorce Attorney - John S. Yohanan
Santa Clara - Hayward - San Jose

Divorce (or dissolution of marriage, as it's formally called) is the legal process of dividing a couple's community property and securing the right of each parent to care and support their children. Questions that may need to be addressed in some divorces include:

• Is our prenuptial agreement enforceable?
• Will the divorce property settlement affect my tax liability?
• Has my spouse concealed assets?
• Do I qualify for spousal support?
• Should we sell our house or investment properties during the divorce?
• How will a domestic violence restraining order affect my child custody?

I can help you find answers to these questions. I am San Jose divorce attorney John S. Yohanan. With more than 30 years of experience in simple divorces, complex marital estates, and everything in between, I have helped hundreds of South Bay and East Bay divorce clients make a successful transition from marriage to the rest of their lives. Contact my San Jose law office to learn more about how I can help you make this transition as well.

My concentration on divorce, family law, and community property issues under the California Family Code has served my clients well in the resolution of uncertainties and disputes concerning:

• Rights and responsibilities after separation and during the divorce
• Community property and separate property characterization issues
• Dividing marital property, retirement assets, and marital debts
• Child support and child custody issues
• Tax consequences of property division and spousal support decisions

Over the years, I've found that the best long-term outcomes for my clients have been achieved through negotiation and agreement rather than trusting the Family Court judge to see things your way. Nobody understands your needs and objectives better than you do, and I'll work closely with you to help you reach those goals. I'll show you options and alternatives available to you for accomplishing them, and I'll help you avoid mistakes.

When necessary, I will take your case to court, but more often, my experience and insight will reveal a faster and less expensive way to reach the same objective. For the advice of an experienced San Jose divorce attorney, call my San Jose law office and we can discuss your particular situation.