California couples who share a child and have ended their relationship will need to address child custody. For many, despite parting ways, they can work together in raising the child. For many, joint custody is often the preferred option. There are many factors that...
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Month: March 2024
Tips for defending against a child custody modification request
Even when a child custody order at first seems appropriate, it can quicky become risky for your child’s well-being. In those instances, you’ll want to consider seeking a modification that results in an arrangement that better supports your child’s best interests. But...
Addressing a home mortgage in a divorce
The family home is the most valuable asset that many California couples own. Real estate of any kind is not cheap these days, especially in California. As a result, most people have a mortgage to finance the purchase of their home. What happens to the family home and...
Do I need a post-nuptial agreement?
You may not have believed you needed a pre-nuptial agreement when you got married. But our circumstances often change over the course of many years of marriage. Perhaps you or your spouse got a job promotion with a significant salary increase or one of you came into a...