There’s nothing pleasant about going through a divorce; it can be a trying time for everyone involved. If you’re lucky, your divorce will be amicable and you’ll be able to work through the various issues with your spouse. But many divorces are contested and, when they...
Before same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States, the fight for marriage equality was long and complicated in California. Today, California law officially treats opposite-sex and same-sex marriages and divorces the same. However, in practical terms, there...
Property division in a divorce can be complex, and you might be handling it while still processing the emotions involved with your divorce, making things more complicated. The financial ramifications of a divorce can be major, significantly affecting your overall...
Long-term spousal support is a monthly payment one spouse makes to the other following a divorce, often lasting many years. When we think of spousal support, this is what many people initially picture. You may be surprised to hear that there is no guarantee that...
California couples who are going through divorce are worried about lots of things, not just how it will affect their finances but how it is impacting the rest of the family. The strong emotions that drive the decision to end a marriage often cause people to overlook...
Any California family law case is bound to have its difficult moments. Among the most emotionally challenging are those surrounding children. Custody and parenting time (also called visitation) can lead to disagreements and extended problems. This can be compounded if...
In California family law, disputes or issues revolving around children can be complex and contentious. Once the case is settled and the custody and parenting time arrangement is complete, people should realize that it is not set in stone permanently. Just as the...
Divorce and all that goes with it can make the lives of the people involved very difficult and very complicated. It can also be extremely costly and time-consuming. If you are in the middle of an unpleasant child custody battle, the chances are that you have hired a...
Dating these days is entirely different than even ten years ago. Especially for those at a time in their lives when marriage is on their mind, weeding out bad potential spouses has become extremely important. And, for one TikTok influencer, he believes he has a way of...
During and after a divorce, unless the divorcing couple decides to home share or nest, their children will travel between both of their parents’ homes. And, a huge consideration is how to make both homes feel like, home, especially if the couple had to sell the family...