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Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Tanya E. Prioste is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She devotes her practice exclusively to family law. Tanya is a mediator, a Collaborative Divorce lawyer and supports clients in non-court divorce options.
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How To Save Money in Your Divorce or Ways To Waste It

August 22, 2022 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Save Money Divorce

No one would disagree that saving money, time, and energy in your divorce is good for mind, body, and wallet.  If your goal is efficiency and being mindful about how your actions affect the outcome of your divorce in terms of money in the bank and time it takes, just do the opposite of these top tips. Sweat the big stuff and the small stuff.Fight over every single thing, no matter the … [Read more...] about How To Save Money in Your Divorce or Ways To Waste It

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Divorce, Save Money, Waste Money

Is There Such a Thing as a Collaborative Prenup?

January 24, 2022 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

When people think about Premarital Agreements (prenups), they think about divorce planning, about the doom and gloom if there’s a divorce.  All marriages end – in death or divorce — but a Premarital Agreement can help you think about more than just the end of a marriage.  A Premarital Agreement, particularly using a Collaborative approach, allows intended spouses to think and talk about … [Read more...] about Is There Such a Thing as a Collaborative Prenup?

Filed Under: Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Collaborative Prenup, Premarital Agreements

How Expensive Will My Divorce Be and How Long Will It Take?

October 19, 2021 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Expensive Divorce

The cost of your divorce case and how long it takes are mostly in the hands of you and your spouse.  The cost and length of your case are dependent on the three Cs: ConflictCooperationComplexity Conflict.  Definition: a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. The more conflict, the longer and more expensive your case will be.  It’s not about … [Read more...] about How Expensive Will My Divorce Be and How Long Will It Take?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Confilct, Cooperation, Cost, Divorce, Expensive, Time

The Many Losses of a Divorce

May 14, 2021 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Many losses of divorce

Divorce is filled with many losses:  the loss of the life you knew, the future you imagined, and the stability you thought you had had.  With a divorce you are exorcizing the old and harvesting the new.  The question is, how can you healthfully manage the losses of the divorce and create a hopeful future?  A Collaborative Divorce can give you the tools and support you need … [Read more...] about The Many Losses of a Divorce

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Divorce, Losses

How is Child Support Calculated in California?

January 8, 2021 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Child Support Calculated

Here is an overview of the default child support laws in the State of California.  Every state has different support laws, and the following overview is specific to the laws of California.  Parties can agree to whatever child support amount and calculation they would like – but in the event parties cannot agree otherwise, below is the default child support … [Read more...] about How is Child Support Calculated in California?

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How is Child Support and Spousal Support Determined in California?

October 1, 2020 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Child support

The good news is that a Collaborative Divorce allows you to be creative in determining what financial arrangements would work for your family, including child support and spousal support.  But if you are interested in learning about the default child support and spousal support laws in the State of California, this article will give you an overview. Child … [Read more...] about How is Child Support and Spousal Support Determined in California?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: alimony, child support, Divorce

Is January the Most Common Month for Couples to Split Up?

January 21, 2020 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

January divorces

According to an article in the New York Times from January 4, 2020, many lawyers see in increase in divorce filings in January after the holidays.  Filing for divorce in a new year may be one of those New Year’s resolutions.  “That will be the last time I suffer through another New Year’s Eve with [fill in the blank]!” According to the article, people “tend to face the holidays with … [Read more...] about Is January the Most Common Month for Couples to Split Up?

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Couples, Divorce, January

Avoid the divorce in “Marriage Story” with a Collaborative Divorce

January 9, 2020 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

Marriage Story young couple in love

Marriage Story is an Academy Award nominated movie produced by Netflix about the marriage and divorce of a young couple.  Scarlett Johansson plays Nicole and Adam Driver plays Charlie, the parents of Henry, who are navigating the difficult waters of the end of their marriage.  The movie is a remarkable and compassionate representation of a couple who still has love for each other but … [Read more...] about Avoid the divorce in “Marriage Story” with a Collaborative Divorce

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Divorce, Marriage

How Do I Get a Divorce in California?

November 8, 2019 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

getting a divorce

Here is a summary overview of the divorce process in California. There are certain things that have to be done in every single divorce case, no matter how amicable or how contentious you and your spouse are: File the divorce Petition.  The divorce Petition is filed in the county where one of you has lived for at least the last 3 months.“Serve” a copy of the Petition on the other spouse … [Read more...] about How Do I Get a Divorce in California?

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Costs, Divorce Process

It’s the Season for a (Collaborative) Divorce

August 14, 2019 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

gavel with rings on it

According to Research from the University of Washington, the number of divorce filings in a number of states consistently peaks in the months of August and March.  What’s behind the monthly up-tick? Several factors could be at play.  Spouses may decide to file for divorce in August, following the family vacation and before the kids start school.  But what explains the spike in … [Read more...] about It’s the Season for a (Collaborative) Divorce

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Collaborative

Will a Collaborative Divorce Work For Us?

March 18, 2019 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

contemplating couple

You may be asking yourself whether you and your spouse are good candidates for a Collaborative Divorce.  The following list of 7 attributes will help you determine whether you and your spouse are good candidates.  The more you either one or both of you match these qualities, the better suitable you may be for a Collaborative Divorce. Ability to see the viewpoint of your spouse.  … [Read more...] about Will a Collaborative Divorce Work For Us?

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Collaborative, Divorce

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