Family disputes can be expensive. Few lawyers work for free, and many divorces are complicated, requiring the use of expert witnesses, forensic accountants, and other professionals, all of whom charge fees for their work.
California lawmakers want to ensure both spouses in a divorce are afforded equal access to legal […]
During a divorce or separation, tension within the family often escalates and creates a potentially hostile environment. In a situation where one spouse feels threatened or there are allegations of actual abuse, they can request the family law court to grant a domestic violence restraining order, which can be […]
California is a community property state, which has fairly simple rules for dividing property when a couple gets a divorce. However, one of the most difficult issues of divorce frequently involves making decisions on how to divide assets.
The first step in any discussion on how to divide marital assets […]
When parents make the decision to get a divorce, it’s quite often the children who will suffer the most. California family law courts will typically require parents to deal with the major issues of child custody and child support. Custody and support are closely connected and a non-custodial parent […]
Getting a divorce is stressful and navigating through the process is often complex. California is a community property state that considers assets (including income) obtained while married as part of the community estate. Generally, upon divorce, the couple divides the community estate 50/50. This often proves difficult to accurately […]
Divorce can be emotionally draining and disruptive. And nothing would be more disruptive than having to sell your home and move. Many people do not want to move, especially if they have young children who are in school.
Dividing marital property is frequently on of the most difficult subjects of […]
Domestic violence is an unfortunate reality in many relationships in California. Sometimes a violent assault is a trigger to get a divorce, or violence might break out once divorce papers are served. Domestic violence often leads to a separation and the dissolution of a marriage.
It’s important to note you […]
Common law marriages are a relic of an earlier age when men and women would make a home together, call each other husband and wife, but never get legally married. Given the ease of marriage and divorce today, common law marriages have almost disappeared.
When people have thoughts of a […]
Parents must financially support their children after divorce, and calculating child support is a key part of any separation. In California, many factors go into the analysis, including each parent’s income and the number of children being supported. Timeshare is also one of the factors. It refers to the custody […]
When couples decide to get a divorce, there are typically certain issues most expect to be challenged, such as child support, alimony, child custody, and property division. However, a less common issue during the divorce process is your child’s last name. It’s common for a wife to restore her […]
