Divorce rates in San Francisco are quite high and for this reason many lawyers operating in such cases have quite a market out here. No matter how sad the divorce and custody processes are, at times, it is deemed necessary. Some relationships are best terminated and the best way to do it is by following a proper legal process.

A San Francisco divorce lawyer is aware of the law and the best guide for a smooth hassle free divorce. Many times we do not realize the torture we have been through unless we speak to people who are aware of the legal implications. Say for example, your spouse is suffering from an illness that disqualifies him/her from being able to reproduce. If your spouse knew about this medical condition and did not inform you about it, then you can file for a legal separation. But, if this medical condition had arisen after your marriage and the cause of this condition is a disease contracted by some illicit relationship that your spouse was having, then, you can seek legal help to get a divorce. These cases are quite complicated and only a lawyer will be able to tell you how to go about it.

With divorce comes the question of custody; and here we are not just talking about kids. You may file for the custody of your pets as well and that is when you need a San Francisco custody attorney by your side. There are several factors that can influence the custody. Your economic standard, your mental stability, your time management and whether you are an alcoholic or not, all affect the court's decision of whether you should get custody or not. In divorces, alimony is also a big issue. But this issue cannot be processed without an able lawyer. If you are filing for alimony or you want to contest the alimony that your spouse is asking from you, call a San Francisco mediation attorney at once. These lawyers will help in negotiating a fair amount for you so that you do not have to become penniless or be left homeless.

San Francisco has many law firms and there are several able bodied lawyers who deal in such cases. You need to make sure which lawyer you want to hire and then get a free consultation to understand if you can hire him/her for your case.