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Posted on Mar 29, 2019
In California, “joint legal custody” means that both parents have a say in any decisions relating to their child’s health, education, and general welfare. However, many parents ...
Continue reading "Balancing Joint Custody & Medical Decisions" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2019
The court reviews several factors before allowing a divorce to proceed. Before spouses can part ways, the judge has a legal obligation to make sure their children will be properly cared for. The ...
Continue reading "Assembly Bill 1498: CA's New Child Support Evader Law" »
Posted on Feb 28, 2019
To many Californians, pets are more than just a cute face to come home to at night. The animals in our lives are important family members who serve as our constant and loving companions. In fact, we ...
Continue reading "AB 2274: Pets Are Family Members, Not Property" »
Posted on Feb 15, 2019
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QRDO, is a court order that specifies how retirement funds are to be distributed during the divorce process. Many people forget that retirement funds are part ...
Continue reading "What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?" »
Posted on Jan 20, 2019
According to the American Psychological Association, emotional and physical infidelity are responsible for 20-40% of all divorces in the United States. Because California is a no-fault state, ...
Continue reading "Including an Infidelity Clause in Your Prenuptial Agreement" »
Posted on Jan 10, 2019
Domestic violence is a national epidemic that harms countless men and women across the United States each year. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “1 in 4 ...
Continue reading "Understanding the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence in California" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2018
Celebrating New Year’s Eve can be a bittersweet experience for many divorcing couples. While your family and friends are planning parties and thinking about their New Year’s resolutions, ...
Continue reading "Positive New Year's Resolutions to Get You Through Your Divorce" »
Posted on Dec 10, 2018
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is learning how to share custody with your ex. No one wants to be the “mean parent,” but what else can you do if your ex is acting ...
Continue reading "Balancing the "No Parent" & the "Fun Parent" After Your Divorce" »
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
Holidays can be incredibly difficult for the recently divorced, and Thanksgiving is no exception. In the past, you may have enjoyed cooking and eating a delicious turkey dinner with your spouse and ...
Continue reading "Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving" »
Posted on Nov 8, 2018
The court may award alimony, or spousal support, to a lower-earning spouse to help them readjust to single life. These payments can be temporary or permanent depending on a couple’s financial ...
Continue reading "Requesting a Spousal Support Modification" »
Posted on Oct 29, 2018
Acts of domestic abuse are typically driven by feelings of insecurity and fear. Abusers often use physical and psychological tactics to dominate and manipulate their partners. This behavior stems from ...
Continue reading "Identifying Domestic Abuse" »
Posted on Oct 17, 2018
American popular culture has reframed weddings into being the ultimate celebrations of love and romance. However, you and your spouse have many important decisions to make before you walk down the ...
Continue reading "Breaking the Ice: Talking to Your Fiancé about Drafting a Prenup" »
Posted on Sep 28, 2018
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the controversial Tax Cuts & Jobs Act into law. This aggressive and sweeping tax legislation is eliminating personal exemptions, making significant ...
Continue reading "Spouses Request Accelerated Divorces in Light of the TCJA Deadline" »
Posted on Sep 12, 2018
When couples get divorced, they often discover happiness in building separate lives and starting new families. This can leave the child of a previous marriage feeling adrift and ultimately questioning ...
Continue reading "What You Need to Know About Stepchild Adoption" »
Posted on Aug 29, 2018
Divorce is an incredibly complicated legal process even for couples who amicably agree that it suits their best interests. In fact, many spouses underestimate how many decisions and complex ...
Continue reading "Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?" »
Posted on Aug 13, 2018
Before spouses can finalize their divorce and part ways, they must first legally divide their shared assets, property, and debts. However, not all property acquired during a marriage is considered ...
Continue reading "Protecting Your Personal Property During a Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 24, 2018
When fiancés sign a marriage license, it’s with the intention of devoting their time, love, and attention to making a relationship work. Unfortunately, and for endless reasons, over 40% ...
Continue reading "4 Tips for a Happier Divorce" »
Posted on Jul 12, 2018
A high net worth divorce is complicated because couples have financial accounts, multiple properties, and complex business interests to account for. Legally, there is no difference between a standard ...
Continue reading "3 Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net Worth Divorce Case" »
Posted on Jun 22, 2018
Father’s Day is meant to celebrate the relationship between a father and his children. Unfortunately, this celebration becomes understandably difficult following a divorce. Life after divorce is ...
Continue reading "How to Survive Father's Day as a Divorced Dad" »
Posted on Jun 7, 2018
It’s understandable to be scared about filing for bankruptcy. However, despite rampant misinformation and unfortunate implications, your life circumstances really won’t change aside from ...
Continue reading "Life After Bankruptcy" »
Posted on May 30, 2018
If you are married, struggling with debt, and are now faced with the prospect of filing for bankruptcy, you will have to decide whether you will file a joint or individual bankruptcy. Before ...
Continue reading "The Pros & Cons of Filing for Joint Bankruptcy" »
Posted on May 16, 2018
While you are not required to have an attorney when filing for bankruptcy, not doing so is generally an unwise decision and can cause many problems to arise in court, costing you time and money, while ...
Continue reading "Why You Need an Attorney When Filing for Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2017
In most circumstances, family law courts will do what they can to ensure children are raised by fit parents. During a divorce proceeding, for example, a judge will examine how each parent cares for ...
Continue reading "When Can an Aunt or Uncle Petition for Custody?" »
Posted on Nov 8, 2017
Divorce is rarely easy for anyone, but for the parents of a disabled adult child, it can be even more complicated. Parents always have an obligation to provide financial support for their children ...
Continue reading "Child Support for a Disabled Adult Child" »
Posted on Sep 21, 2017
When you or your ex-spouse remarry, some of the agreements from your divorce may change. After a divorce, especially one involving children, one party may have a financial duty to the other through ...
Continue reading "How Might Remarriage Affect My Divorce Settlement?" »