California Senate Bill (SB1427) – Key Policy Architect

California Senate Bill 1427 modernizes the divorce process by introducing a new joint dissolution option for spouses who wish to proceed cooperatively. Effective January 1, 2026, SB 1427 allows both parties to file together as joint petitioners, which eliminates the traditional petitioner/respondent adversarial dynamic and - for the first time in California - encourages couples to partner in their divorce proceedings. This new pathway expands access to a more respectful, efficient, and non-adversarial process. By prioritizing collaboration over conflict, SB 1427 represents a meaningful shift toward a more humane and forward-thinking approach to family law in California.

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RECOGNITION 

• EUREKA AWARD recipient, Collaborative Practice of California (CPCAL 2025)

• Recipient of Straus Institute Entrance Fellowship (Pepperdine University)​

• Wendy Landes Recognition Award for Excellence in Family Law Dispute Resolution Studies (California State Bar, Family Law Section)​

• CALI Award for Advanced Mediation Seminar (Pepperdine University)