Sherman Oaks Same-Sex Marriage Attorney

California has been a forerunner in advocating for the rights of the LGBT community. The state legalized same-sex unions years before the U.S. Supreme Court case that granted the right for same-sex couples to marry. Today, gay and lesbian couples in California have the same rights as heterosexual couples. 

California law provides for same-sex marriage or domestic partnership dissolution or divorce for gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual couples.  Same-sex partners face similar emotional, legal, and financial issues with divorce as do heterosexual couples. Whether a domestic partnership is defined as a marriage, registered domestic partnership, or civil union, California law allows family courts to grant a divorce or dissolution. 

Same-sex couples facing divorce need the guidance of an experienced same-sex marriage lawyer in Sherman Oaks who understands the specific challenges faced by lesbian and gay couples. If you are in a same-sex union and need help with your divorce or dissolution, contact an experienced and compassionate Sherman Oaks family law attorney for a consultation today. 

How Diarian & Bociaga Can Help

We represent the interest of same-sex couples facing the end of their union. Same-sex couples face many of the same problems that heterosexual couples do when divorcing; however, they may also face unique challenges.

With all divorces, there are emotional, legal, and financial implications to consider and emotions can run high. A skilled and experienced same-sex marriage attorney in Sherman Oaks can guide you through the process while addressing the unique challenges that arise in an LGBT divorce.  Some of those issues may include:

• Alimony or spousal support
• Child custody
• Property division
• Child support
• Visitation
• Registered domestic partner support

It is essential that you choose a skilled Sherman Oaks divorce attorney to guide you through the process of divorce or dissolution of your union.

What to Know About California Same-Sex Divorce 

Divorce for same-sex couples can sometimes be more complicated than it is for heterosexual couples. This is in part due to the vague laws that existed prior to 2013 dealing with same-sex unions. 

While same-sex couples will have the same challenges with spousal support and alimony, property issues and child custody can be more muddled. For example, some couples may have spent years together before receiving the legal right to marry. These couples face unique considerations when determining how property purchased together prior to their marriage will be divided. Likewise, custody issues may be different in same sex marriages if one member is the biological parent or gave birth to the children, or gave up their career to care for the children. 

Contact a Sherman Oaks Same-Sex Marriage Lawyer From Diarian & Bociaga Today 

Same-sex couples face many similar issues as do opposite-sex couples when facing divorce. However, they also face unique challenges. Our Sherman Oaks same-sex marriage attorneys understand this and work diligently to provide compassionate and comprehensive legal representation for LGBTQ couples. Contact us today for a consultation.