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...
Accusations of domestic violence or substance abuse can raise concerns about your parental rights. While these are serious issues, being accused does not automatically strip away your rights as a parent. In California, you have the chance to defend yourself and prove...
One big question divorcing couples in the Long Beach area will likely face is who will remain in the family home. Most of the time, spouses will divide their family home according to the community property laws of California. Basically, this means the value of the...
Establishing paternity comes with benefits for both the father and the child. If you would like to establish paternity for your child, there are several options available to you. Establishing paternity In California, paternity can be established voluntarily through 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...
The custody process in California can be confusing and overwhelming. Sometimes co-parents can come to an agreement on custody and save themselves time, money and stress, but realistically, this is not always possible. Family law issues such as custody are almost...
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...
Child custody disputes can be the most difficult part of a California divorce. It is not uncommon for both parents to want to have custody of the child and, once a custody determination is made, seek as much parenting time as possible. Even in cases where the sides...
“Best interests of the child” is a term commonly used in a California divorce when there is a custody and parenting time dispute. People might have a vague understanding of what that means, but the court will do whatever it can to ensure the child is in a safe and...