Divorce

In California divorces, people can get caught up in the complexities of the case, what they hope to receive in terms of property division, think about child custody and parenting time, and wonder whether there will be spousal support. This can obscure the most basic...

If you’re conflict-averse, then you’re probably hoping that you can get your divorce finalized as quicky as possible. Rushing the process can be harmful to your post-divorce positioning, though. You may be more likely to cave in on key marital assets, or you could be...

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...

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...

There’s no doubt that divorce is an emotional experience. But you have to find a way to navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of your marriage dissolution if you want to secure an outcome that protects your best interests, including your financial...

As we all know too well, the cost of living is high in California. This is largely the result of supply and demand: Lots of people want to live in our state to enjoy its mild weather, natural beauty and dynamic culture, therefore the cost of housing rises. Housing...

In California family law, when people hear the term “restraining order,” they will automatically think it relates to domestic violence or abuse. However, there are other types of restraining orders that are designed to protect people’s interests as the divorce moves...

In California, it is common for people to try and protect themselves before and even during a marriage with a premarital or a post-marital agreement (also referred to a prenuptial and postnuptial agreements). Since the state template is based on community property and...

Many couples are aware that if they decide to divorce, their marital property will need to be divided. This property includes retirement accounts and there is a process they must go through to ensure these assets are allocated correctly. QDRO key elements A Qualified...

Any time a couple in California is going through a divorce, there’s a lot on the line. For example, younger couples with minor children may prioritize custody and support arrangements over property and debt division. However, for older couples who may no longer have...