BEVERLY HILLS, CA - January 21, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -

Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group, (formerly Berenji & Associates) a Beverly Hills-based family law firm, is drawing attention to the vital role that no-fault divorce laws play in protecting women and vulnerable spouses from dangerous situations, particularly as discussions about family law reform continue to emerge nationwide.

The firm emphasizes that no-fault divorce, which allows either spouse to end a marriage without proving wrongdoing such as abuse, adultery, or abandonment, serves as a critical legal protection for those seeking to leave dangerous or controlling relationships. Currently, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. allow some form of no-fault divorce, a legal framework that has been in place since the 1970s.

Prior to the introduction of no-fault divorce laws, spouses—predominantly women—were required to prove fault, which often led to fabricated claims, prolonged litigation, or forced couples to remain trapped in unhealthy, unsafe, or even life-threatening marriages. Historical data shows that domestic violence homicides decreased significantly after no-fault divorce was introduced.

"Eliminating no-fault divorce would create insurmountable barriers for victims of domestic violence who need to escape dangerous situations," states Hossein Berenji, Founder & Lead Attorney at Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group. "When fault must be proven, abusers can weaponize the legal system to maintain control through retaliation, intimidation, and prolonged contact. For women experiencing emotional abuse, financial control, or systematic gaslighting—forms of harm that leave no physical evidence—no-fault divorce offers the only viable path to safety."

The firm points to well-documented research showing that states adopting no-fault divorce experienced measurable reductions in intimate partner violence. Studies have also found significant declines in female suicide rates and domestic homicide following adoption of these laws, findings frequently cited in discussions of the public-health and safety impacts of family law policy.

Berenji notes that eliminating no-fault divorce would disproportionately harm women and spouses who are not the primary breadwinners, who are statistically more likely to be victims of domestic violence and financial abuse within marriages. Many women face insurmountable financial and evidentiary barriers when attempting to prove abuse or misconduct in court, particularly when they do not control marital finances, lack access to legal resources, or fear retaliation for speaking out.

The firm highlights several scenarios where no-fault divorce provides essential protection: a woman whose husband controls all finances and monitors her communication would have no way to prove fault without resources to hire investigators or attorneys; a spouse experiencing years of emotional manipulation that leaves no physical evidence would be forced to remain married or risk losing custody battles; and victims of domestic violence who fear that confronting their abusers in court will escalate danger to themselves or their children.

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About Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group: The firm focuses exclusively on complex divorce, custody, and high-conflict family law matters throughout Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Southern California. With over two decades of experience handling high-asset divorces and aggressive representation in complex cases, the firm maintains a commitment to strategic, thoughtful, and client-centered family law representation.

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For more information about Berenji & Associates, contact the company here:

Berenji & Associates
Berenji & Associates
3102716290
[email protected]
9465 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 333
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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