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Oakland Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Oakland Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Poniatowski Leding Parikh Law Corporation

5.0
22 Reviews

  • 1300 Clay St. Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • PLPLaw has over 50 years of combined experience providing prompt, quality, results oriented representation an practical advice. You can trust us with your real estate, business,... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersCommercial, Real Estate and Bankruptcy Litigation, and 158 more

Mark D. Poniatowski
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LJT Law Group

4.5
8 Reviews

  • 3645 Grand Avenue, Suite 202, Oakland, CA 94610

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • An Ethical Practice for ALL Families

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Dissolution of Marriage, and 15 more

Michelle Jacobson-Kwok
Member
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Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C.

4.4
31 Reviews

  • 6201 Antioch Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94611

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Guiding You ThroughFounded in 2007 in the Bay Area of California, Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C. is an exceptional law firm. Our attorneys provide compassionate... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersChildren, Child Custody and Visitation, and 20 more

Michael T. Christy
Partner
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Law Office of Zoe Garvin

5.0
15 Reviews

  • 1901 Harrison St., Ste. 1100, Oakland, CA 94612-3648

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

Zoe Garvin
Divorce Lawyer
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Law Offices of Janice Cho

4.8
100 Reviews

  • 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1838, Oakland, CA 94612

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Offices of Janice Cho is a client-oriented law firm specializing in helping individuals understand and resolve family law and immigration issues efficiently and effectively... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage), and 10 more

Janice Cho
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Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP

4.5
10 Reviews

  • 334 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen consists of professionals providing representation and mediation services in family law matters. We are established practitioners in the community and... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 9 more

Donna T. Gibbs
Divorce Lawyer
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White Oak Law, PC

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody & Visitation, and 12 more

James P. White
Divorce Lawyer
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Bley and Bley

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Oakland, CA

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Family Law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Support, and 4 more

Samantha Bley DeJean
Principal
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Law Offices of Ann Riley

4.5
2 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Certified family law specialist

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Appellate Practice, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Ann L. Riley
Divorce Lawyer
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Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP

4.7
33 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Specializing only in family law in the San Francisco Bay Area, Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP offers legal advice and representation based on integrity, trust, and understanding.

  • Divorce LawyersCustody, Pre-Marital Agreements, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Ariel Sosna
Divorce Lawyer
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Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP

4.9
16 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP enjoys recognition as a leader in the field of matrimonial law in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Spousal Support, and 10 more

Andrew Ross
Divorce Lawyer
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Tierney Law Group, PC

4.9
41 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child & Spousal Support, and 14 more

Kent Tierney Esq.
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Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C.

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced divorce mediators in San Francisco at Lawhon Law & Mediation, P.C. work efficiently and compassionately to guide couples through the divorce process as well as... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersDivorce Mediation, Family Mediation, and 17 more

Shelley Kennedy
Divorce Lawyer
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Maryann Dresner

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Oakland, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Experienced Attorney in Business Litigation, Contract Negotiations and Family Law including Divorce, Child Support and Child Custody

  • Divorce LawyersBusiness Litigation, Construction Law, and 14 more

Maryann Dresner
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Law Office of Cynthia A. Magnus

4.5
6 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Dissolution of Marriage, and 6 more

Cynthia Magnus
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Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C.

4.4
31 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Guiding You ThroughFounded in 2007 in the Bay Area of California, Christy, Keith & Donnell Family Law Group, P.C. is an exceptional law firm. Our attorneys provide compassionate... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersChildren, Child Custody and Visitation, and 20 more

Odessa Donnell
Partner
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Law Offices of Matthew J. Gonsalves

4.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Family Law, Divorce, Parentage, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Contract Law, Probate, Wills, Estate Law, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Auto... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersWe Are Able To Assist You With Most Legal Issues, Family Law, and 47 more

Matthew Joseph Gonsalves
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John Park Law

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers

  • Our Priority Is To Deliver Personalized Legal Representation To All Clients.

  • Divorce LawyersAsset Protection, High Net Worth Estates Nevada, and 9 more

Gary Ebersbach Esq.
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Maryann Dresner

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Experienced Attorney in Business Litigation, Contract Negotiations and Family Law including Divorce, Child Support and Child Custody

  • Divorce LawyersBusiness Litigation, Construction Law, and 14 more

Maryann Dresner
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Law Office of Brian Beckwith

4.7
13 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Over 33 Years of Experience. Serving Clients Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in Injury & Family Law Matters.

  • Divorce LawyersAppellate Practice, Family Law, and 59 more

  • Free Consultation

Brian B Beckwith
Divorce Lawyer
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Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP

4.7
33 Reviews

  • Serving Oakland, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Specializing only in family law in the San Francisco Bay Area, Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP offers legal advice and representation based on integrity, trust, and understanding.

  • Divorce LawyersCustody, Pre-Marital Agreements, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Ariel Sosna
Divorce Lawyer
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Law Offices of Raymond E. Willis

  • 1212 Broadway, Suite 704, Oakland, CA 94612

Sims Family Law Group, APC

  • 1939 Harrison Street, Suite 210, Oakland, CA 94612

Nachlis & Fink

  • 1425 Leimert Blvd., Suite 402, Oakland, CA 94610

Stephanie R. Bolden

  • 436 Fourteenth Street, Suite 728, Oakland, CA 94612

Law Office of Jose J. Alvarez

  • 1901 Harrison St. 15th Fl., Ste. 1550, Oakland, CA 94612-3597

Law Office of Sandra F. Banks

  • 3941 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA 94602

Thomas Hogan Law Office

  • 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612

Law Office of Lina Foltz

  • 11 Embarcadero W., Ste. 230, Oakland, CA 95607

Bean + Lloyd, LLP

  • 110 11th St., Oakland, CA 94607-4806

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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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77 Client Reviews

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4.5

154 Peer Reviews

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Commonly Asked Divorce Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What do I do now to proceed with the divorce since she hasn't answered the petition and it's been almost 2 months?

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Answered by attorney Terry Anne Buchanan (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Office of Terry A. Buchanan
You can request a default which entails filing a form with the court if a resident of California. Thereafter you would file a default judgment which an attorney consultation can assist you with.
You can request a default which entails filing a form with the court if a resident of California. Thereafter you would file a default judgment which an attorney consultation can assist you with.
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What would be our tax implications in legal separation?

Rebecca A Rainwater
Answered by attorney Rebecca A Rainwater (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
Attorneys are not generally qualified to give tax advise. However, legally, If you are legally separated you cannot file married. The only way you can file married is to be actually married. You need to be consulting an accountant for specific tax information.
Attorneys are not generally qualified to give tax advise. However, legally, If you are legally separated you cannot file married. The only way you can file married is to be actually married. You need to be consulting an accountant for specific tax information.
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If the other party don't want to sign papers how long would the divorce take?

Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Answered by attorney Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Divorce lawyer at Donaldson Stewart, P.C.
This depends on the circumstances. If you file for divorce, you must "serve" the other party. This can be done using a private process server, or by having the other party sign an Acceptance of Service, which is a receipt acknowledging that the documents are received. Once the other party is served, there is a minimum of 64 days before the divorce can become final; however, the actual timeframe depends on whether the matter proceeds with the other party's cooperation (consent) or without the other party's participation (default).
This depends on the circumstances. If you file for divorce, you must "serve" the other party. This can be done using a private process server, or by having the other party sign an Acceptance of Service, which is a receipt acknowledging that the documents are received. Once the other party is served, there is a minimum of 64 days before the divorce can become final; however, the actual timeframe depends on whether the matter proceeds with the other party's cooperation (consent) or without the other party's participation (default).
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