Feb. 3, 2026
Divorce season deal? Why that $435 shortcut could cost you more
SB 1427 aims to cut court costs, but in doing so, it risks overlooking the high price of errors in complex, deeply personal family law cases.
Hossein Berenji
Hossein Berenji is founder and lead attorney at Berenji Divorce and Family Law Group, focusing on complex and high-net-worth divorce matters in Los Angeles County. He holds degrees from UCLA and Loyola Law School and is an active member of several prestigious legal associations. For more details, please visit https://www.berenjifamilylaw.com/.
SB 1427 establishes a new joint petition for dissolution of marriage for spouses with a marital agreement. The filing fee is $435 for both parties, a substantial fee discount from the ...
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