Divorce in a Down Economy

In a down economy, many couples are finding their family and relationship concerns compounded by financial problems such as a job loss, foreclosure, or even a family home that won't sell. If you have decided to move forward with your divorce, but are facing challenges related to the economic crisis, I can help.

Layoffs, Economic Woes, Foreclosures, and Your Divorce

Divorce can be difficult enough, but dividing your property can bring additional frustrations when your home and asset values have dropped - or you simply can't sell your home.

If you or your spouse has been laid off, you may have questions about how to divide your property or debt, whether alimony is appropriate, and other issues. Some people have been finding it impractical for one spouse to move out of the house - even after the divorce.

As your divorce lawyer, I will work to help you:

• Find creative solutions to resolving property equity issues
• Divide your marital debt
• Resolve child support issues when a spouse is unemployed at the time of the divorce
• Provide maintenance for a laid-off spouse

For over 30 years, I have been a family law and divorce lawyer. I provide full divorce representation, limited scope representation, and mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in family law matters. I also work to address the family law concerns of California's civilian and military families.


Steven G. Rosenberg is a family law attorney and divorce lawyer located in Alameda, California. Our law firm specializes in divorce, child custody, paternity, and all aspects of family law. We represent clients throughout the Bay Area including: Oakland, Piedmont, Montclair, Berkeley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Dublin, Fremont, Martinez, and Alameda and Contra Costa counties.