We never lose sight of how our legal advice affects real families!

General Info

Although many issues arise in a divorce case, the divorce itself just involves ending the parties’ marriage. A marriage can only be ended by a judgment in a court case; the spouses cannot just simply agree their marriage is over. Until the marriage is formally terminated by the court, neither spouse can remarry, the spouses cannot file income taxes as single persons, and the parties are considered married for purposes of insurance, retirement and employment benefits, inheritance, and ownership of property. California has a mandatory minimum waiting period of 6 months from the date the summons and petition are served on the respondent before the marriage can be terminated. However, expiration of the 6-month period does not automatically terminate the marriage. As stated above, only a court can terminate a marriage. The legal term for a divorce in California is a marital dissolution, but two other proceedings can be used in California that affects the marital status of the spouses: •Annulment, which is a determination that the marriage is null and void because it arose under circumstances that indicate it was not voluntary, because it was not consummated, or because one spouse is unable to perform sexually. If a judgment of annulment is made the marriage is considered never to have existed, which can affect the right to spousal support and division of property. There are strict time limits for bringing a case to annul a marriage. •Legal separation is a formal determination that the parties have separated, but stops short of terminating the marriage. Legal separation is typically used where for religious or other reasons there is some reason to keep the marital status alive while the parties live separately. We can help with all aspects of divorce or other marital termination proceedings. Get a Free Consultation Home Practice Areas Divorce Premarital Agreements Child Custody & Visitation Domestic Violence Property Division Spousal & Child Support FAQs About Us Contact Us Di Maria & Cone 2600 El Camino Real, Suite 304 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Phone: (650) 321-4460 Fax: (650) 321-0632 The California divorce lawyers of Di Maria & Cone in Palo Alto represent clients throughout California, primarily in the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay Area communities such as Atherton, Cupertino, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto Redwood City, San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Woodside.

Business History

The firms founder, Philip A. Di Maria, became an attorney in California in 1939. When World War II started, Mr. Di Maria entered the army and landed on Normandy beach carrying a copy of the California Civil Code. He started the firm that is now Di Maria & Cone after he returned from World War II. His daughter, Anne Di Maria Cone, joined the firm in 1979 when she became an attorney.

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Categories

Divorce Assistance, Adoption Law Attorneys, Appellate Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Business Law Attorneys, Child Custody Attorneys, Civil Litigation & Trial Law Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Domestic Violence Attorneys, Estate Planning Attorneys, Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Family Law Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Legal Service Plans, Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Attorneys, Real Estate Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys

Services/Products

Family Law

Payment Options

Location

Stanford Financial Sq

AKA

DI Maria & Cone

Candalaria, Vanessa E, JD

Di Marla & Cone

Candalaria, Vanessa E Di Maria & Cone

Candalaria Vanessa E.

Other Link

http://www.dimaria-cone.com

Other Information

Parking: Free

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes