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...
Divorce can be difficult for children as they strive to adapt to the new situation. California parents strive to shield their children as best they can. Still, disagreements over custody and parenting time can escalate and lead to hard feelings and extensive problems....
Going through a divorce or separation becomes even more complicated when there are children involved. Parents who are used to having their children around all the time must now adjust to splitting time with their children. The best interest of the child standard...
Divorce is often viewed as a long and difficult process in California. With the long list of obstacles that must be overcome to end the marriage, it can be time-consuming and costly personally, financially and emotionally. However, not everyone needs to have a long...
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...
When California couples with a child have ended their relationship, the child custody and parenting time order is critical. In many cases, the sides can put their differences aside and focus on the child’s needs and how they can benefit from having parents who are not...
Divorce presents many financial challenges, some for the short term, some for the long term. If you are contemplating divorce, it is important to think about how you will manage your finances both during the divorce and moving forward. Short-term financial challenges...
People in Los Angeles County believe that when a judge signs off on a divorce, that is the absolute end to the matter. However, life is uncertain, and many unforeseeable events can occur that may require an order for child support to be modified. Both parents are...
Many residents of Los Angeles County assume that the judge’s signature on the final order in a divorce marks the conclusive end of a long, tortuous and generally unpleasant process. However, life is uncertain, and many unforeseeable events can occur that may require...