Renkin & Associates, APLC

Richard M. Renkin & Associates provides professional, aggressive representation in Family Law from mediation to complex litigation including divorce, custody, support, & property division & evaluation. Founded in 1991, the firm has particular experience handling marriage dissolutions for high-net-worth clients and professionals.

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At Renkin Law, we understand that going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process. Divorce not only affects the legal aspects of a marriage but also has a profound impact on the emotional well-being of the individuals involved. It is essential to grasp the concept of the 5 stages of grief during a divorce to navigate

In California, spousal support (also known as alimony) is commonly awarded when divorce leaves one spouse at an economic disadvantage. This can happen under circumstances like the following:

  • One spouse leaves the workforce early in the marriage to raise a family or support the other’s career.
  • One spouse works only part-time to bring in extra income while the children are

One of the key questions surrounding online dating is whether these platforms lead to long-term relationships. Some 53% of adults under 30 have ever used a dating site or app – including a quarter who have used one in the past year. This compares with 37% of those ages 30 to 49 who have ever tried online dating and smaller

When you’re facing divorce, you want to work with an attorney who is responsive, understands your goals, and will use their experience and expertise to help you leave the marriage with the resources you need to start over. 

While most divorce lawyers do their best for their clients, others fall short of the mark. If you find that you are

Since 2014, the San Diego family law firm Renkin & Associates has awarded a scholarship to current or upcoming law school students who suffer from leukemia, lymphoma, and other forms of blood cancer. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Law School Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to these students and raise awareness of blood cancer. 

This year, Renkin & Associates

Benjamin H. Yip of the Renkin & Associates family law firm already had an impressive resume before joining the firm, but his stellar track record has recently been bolstered with a Certified Family Law Specialist designation. Awarded by the State Bar of California, the program allows attorneys to earn designations as specialists in various fields of law.

The State Bar

In California, divorced parents have a legal obligation to support their children financially, regardless of what custody arrangement may be in place. However, one question often arises regarding child support: if one parent marries again, does it affect an existing child support order? If so, to what extent?

If the paying parent remarries, the receiving parent may assume that the

You want to resolve your divorce as quickly as possible, but you and your spouse aren’t agreeing on key terms of the divorce settlement agreement. In these situations, a bifurcation divorce can end your marriage while outstanding issues are still being resolved, allowing you to move forward sooner.
At the Law Offices of Renkin & Associates, we can advise you