KUSI Discusses Divorce with Burgos Santoyo Smith

KUSI interviewed Burgos Santoyo Smith’s founders, Gretel Smith and Rosario Santoyo, about their mission to help people navigate the complexities of divorce. Roy Robertson hosts KUSI’s morning segment, Good Business San Diego. He had an interview featuring how to walk through a divorce and find the best possible life after divorce. He asked what the […]
Divorce Default Proceedings: My Ex Won’t Agree to a Divorce – What Do I Do?

What happens when a person fails to respond to divorce paperwork after being served? We explore the divorce default proceeding.
Property Basics – Community Property and Separate Property

How does California categorize the things I own into Community Property and Separate Property? We help you decode these family law terms.
Represent yourself in your divorce with a Family Law Facilitator

If you can not afford an attorney, use the help of a Family Law Facilitator to help you represent yourself in your divorce.
Understanding Community Property in California

Get a basic understanding of what is considered community property in the state of California. What could this mean to your divorce?
I’ve Been Served With Divorce Papers! Now What?

Whether you expect a divorce or are blindsided by being served the divorce papers during your morning coffee, most people respond to “service of process” for dissolution of marriage with one question: now what?
Scorned Lover’s Delight: The Putative Spouse Exception

The Putative Spouse Exception – what happens if you were never really married anyway?
Divorce Tips and Tricks

Our divorce tips and tricks help ensure that you are not exposing yourself to liability that could have lasting effects on your case.
What are Preliminary Declarations of Disclosures (PDODs)? Do I have to do them?

Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure (PDODs) is the legal process of exchanging all of your financial information during the divorce process
California Divorce Timeline: What can I expect?

Are you contemplating divorce in California? Here is a step by step guide written by Gerard Arcilla, Esq. to learn about what to expect.