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📌 Can You Be Legally Single Before Your Divorce Is Final?
Yes — through what's called a Status Only Judgment.
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If your divorce is dragging on due to complex issues like property division or long-term support, you may be able to bifurcate the case and terminate your marital status early. This means you’re legally single — and can even remarry — while still resolving other divorce matters.
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At Fadem Law, Erika brings compassion, precision, and deep knowledge to every case — and now she’s nationally recognized for it. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys is an organization devoted to recognizing the top family law attorneys in the nation.

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Did you know? In California, either parent can request to legally change a child’s last name—but it requires court approval and sometimes both parents’ consent.

This often comes up during adoption, custody disputes, or when a parent wants to establish or reaffirm a deeper bond. The court's focus? Always the best interests of the child—not just what the parents want.

At FADEM, we’ve guided countless families through name changes as part of broader legal transitions like second-parent adoption, custody agreements, or divorce.

Have questions about changing a child’s name or updating legal documents? We’re here to help.

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Today is the International Day of Families — and we’re here to remind you:
Family isn’t defined by blood. It’s defined by love, care, and commitment.

From LGBTQ+ couples to chosen families, guardians, and step-parents — California law has tools to protect your rights, but you have to know how to use them.

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  • Home
  • About
    • BJ Fadem Senior Attorney
    • Scott Reno, ESQ
    • Erika A. Lee, ESQ
  • Specialties
    • Adoption Attorney
    • Annulment Attorney
    • Child Abduction Removal of Child
    • Child Custody Visitation Attorney
    • Child Support Attorney
    • Divorce Attorney
    • Domestic Violence Attorney
    • Grandparent Custody & Visitation
    • International Child Abduction Attorney
    • Legal Separation Attorney
    • Mediation Attorney
    • Palimony Attorney
    • Paternity Attorney
    • Property Division & Characterization Attorney
    • Restraining Order Attorney
    • Spousal Support
  • FAQ’s
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  • Contact
📌 Can You Be Legally Single Before Your Divorce Is Final?
Yes — through what's called a Status Only Judgment.
⠀
If your divorce is dragging on due to complex issues like property division or long-term support, you may be able to bifurcate the case and terminate your marital status early. This means you’re legally single — and can even remarry — while still resolving other divorce matters.
⠀
It’s a powerful option for people ready to move forward with life while staying protected legally.
⠀
💬 Questions about your situation? We’re here to help.
⠀
📞 Book a consultation today.

#CaliforniaDivorce #FamilyLawExplained #StatusOnlyJudgment #DivorceTips #FademLaw #DivorceInCalifornia #LGBTQFamilyLaw #ComplexDivorce #Bifurcation #MoveOnLegally #CustodyAndSupport #FamilyLawSupport #SanJoseLawyer #DivorceLawyerCalifornia
At Fadem Law, Erika brings compassion, precision, and deep knowledge to every case — and now she’s nationally recognized for it. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys is an organization devoted to recognizing the top family law attorneys in the nation.

📍Serving California families with dignity and dedication.

#FamilyLawExcellence #Top10Under40 #NAFLA2024 #FademLaw #CaliforniaFamilyLaw #WomenInLaw #LGBTQFriendlyLawyer #CustodySupport #DivorceHelp #FademFamily #AwardWinningAttorney
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