Getting a traditional divorce is usually a stressful and emotional process but can often seem overwhelming when significant assets are acquired during your marriage. If you or your spouse own more than $1 million in assets, you are considered in a high net worth divorce. While the California divorce...
A California “contested divorce” means the spouses cannot agree on all the issues, such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support (alimony), property division, how to divide assets and debts, or payment of lawyer fees. In many contested divorces, tempers flare, and each spouse is...
If you have decided to end your marriage, the next decision is whether you will need to retain a divorce attorney. While it may sound like an easy decision, every divorce is unique and will depend on the specific details of your situation. Divorce lawyers can offer legal representation for critical issues...
Going through a divorce is usually a difficult time for everyone involved. If you have made military service a career, then one of the most highly debated issues in a divorce is often military retirement pay. Career military service members need to know all the facts about their military pension and how...
When a couple decides to divorce in California, then property and assets are subject to equitable distribution, meaning all marital assets, called “community property,” are split fairly between them, a 50/50 situation. Many divorces, especially high-assets or high-net-worth, include a thriving business...
Cooperation and effective communication with your family law attorney are crucial during a divorce. To increase your chances of a favorable outcome, you need to know what is expected from you, which will be discussed below. So, how to communicate with your attorney? Start with being concise...
Everyone knows that not all divorces are friendly and respectful. If your spouse has become verbally abusive and making threats during the divorce proceedings, you might be considering recording the conservations as evidence of their conduct. Making recordings of your spouse without their...
In California, many child custody cases in divorce are intensely debated over accusations from each parent seeking primary custody. This means there are situations where hiring a private investigator can help a parent prove their claims and give them an advantage in court regarding custody. Hiring a...
Every divorce in California is unique because the marriage circumstances are different. How your divorce process could proceed typically depends on many factors, such as potential child custody issues, alimony, community and separate property matters, and many other reasons. In California...
Under California law, both parents have the legal right to seek child custody and visitation rights. In other words, the mother and father are considered equal. Regardless of the relationship between the parents, they both have equal legal rights regarding issues of custody of their kids. When both parents...
Most people getting divorced quickly discover it’s an emotional roller coaster that often leaves them exhausted and overwhelmed, especially when their kids are caught in the middle. Also, it frequently becomes a financial challenge once you work out the crucial details of a marital settlement agreement...
When you have decided to get a divorce in California, some assets are easy to divide without much debate or controversy, such as selling a car and splitting the value equally, a 50/50 split. However, when it comes to dividing stock options, especially in a high-asset or executive divorce, there are...
If you were arrested for driving under the influence in California, even a first-time Vehicle Code 23152 VC DUI, it could affect your parental child custody rights. In other words, a DUI could impact how a family law court decides a child custody issue under California Family Code Laws or Welfare and...
When parents decide to get a divorce in California, they almost always want what's best for their children's future, which often includes getting their education at a private school. Parents will rarely object to their child receiving a better quality education. However, California family laws au...
Many business owners in California decide to get a divorce. One of their first thoughts is, what will happen to their business? In the state of California, companies that were created during the marriage are considered community property, which is also called “marital property.” Any company own...
Our new clients often ask us how they should work with us during the divorce process to obtain the best possible outcome and keep their legal fees reasonable? When people decide to get a divorce, one of their first thoughts is to find and consult with a divorce attorney who can guide them through...
The divorce process in California can be confusing, but you can reduce stress by getting organized and making a plan. You can start by creating a checklist to ensure you don't miss something important. While a divorce is frequently an emotional event, putting together a plan will increase your ch...
It's pretty common for the parents of a spouse going through a divorce to help their adult child out financially during a difficult period in their life. Perhaps they send them some money to help cover the mortgage or car payments. However, what about situations where the parents are wealthy and ...
Our family law attorneys are often asked how self-employment affects California child custody and support obligations. Millions of people in California identify as self-employed, which sometimes makes calculating child support payments more complicated. Most people already know that child support...
If you have made the difficult decision to file for a divorce in California, knowing where and how to begin the process often seems overwhelming, but there are just some basic steps to getting a divorce. To file for divorce in California, you must have been a resident here for at least six months...
In a California divorce, dividing property is an essential part of the process and is often hotly contested, especially when it involves the family home. Remaining civil and friendly with your spouse during ongoing divorce proceedings is almost always the best option but not always realistic. Ma...
There was a time when family law courts gave the parental rights of unmarried fathers in California little thought. Further, only a handful of unwed fathers were determined to fight for child custody rights. However, more recently, this trend has started to change as fathers who are not married t...
In a California divorce, the property you own before marriage will typically remain yours after the marriage ends, commonly called separate property. Likewise, suppose you own a business before getting married and still own it, and you get divorced from your spouse. Selling your business during ...
Getting a divorce from an abusive husband or wife is rarely easy, and ending the marriage can often turn a bad situation into a dangerous one. It will usually require sacrifice, courage, and dedication to go through a challenging divorce process to make your life and the children's lives better. ...
In California, any business created during the marriage will be considered community property. This means that when assets are divided during the divorce process, the other spouse is legally entitled to half of the value of the business. How spouses treat the business could impact their support o...
Family law disputes have the potential to have a significant impact on your quality of life and overall happiness. As a result, it is critical for you to protect your rights to the fullest extent possible when involved in a dispute related to family law. The lawyers of Furman & Zavatsky have the skill and experience to resolve your case as favorably as possible and provide compassionate and understanding legal counsel and representation. We also offer flat fee legal services for divorce and family law issues.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our Los Angeles divorce attorneys, call our office today at 818-528-3471. Read our blog on how to prepare for your first meeting with a divorce lawyer.