Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
Divorce is a deeply personal experience that affects individuals and families in unique ways. While the decision to split is often made between two people, outside perspectives can significantly impact the outcome. In California, witnesses may be called to provide...
During a divorce, you need support and solid information to make smart decisions. It is essential to pick your support team carefully, relying on people you trust, like family, friends and qualified legal and financial professionals. But these days, a new kind of...
Imagine coming home to find your favorite chair moved, your food in a new spot and one of your family members missing. You would rightfully be quite distraught. This can be the jarring reality for pets caught in the middle of a divorce. Just like us, pets can feel...
Individuals preparing for divorce often take stock of their financial circumstances as they plan. They need to know what assets they can utilize when rebuilding their lives after the divorce. Most couples that share a marital home have a joint ownership interest in...
California courts consider a number of factors when determining the amount of spousal support (alimony) one spouse may be ordered to pay the other as they divorce. Among them is not just the income of each person, but their earning potential (or earning capacity)....
Numerous personal factors can potentially complicate an upcoming California divorce. In some cases, divorces occur in no small part due to the misconduct of one spouse. In such scenarios, people often have questions about how inappropriate behavior could influence the...
Most divorces proceed in one of two ways. The spouses may negotiate a settlement or rely on terms set in a marital agreement forward with an uncontested divorce filing. If they don’t already agree on terms, then they can litigate. Each spouse may request certain terms and present evidence to the courts for a family law judge to consider. Most…
Divorce takes time. Divorce disputes and fights extend that time significantly. However, one of the major problems with the court system is that if there is a dispute, it’s often very difficult to get in front of a judge. However, a California family court is not your only option. In districts across California, arbitration is an option for people to…
The thought of preparing to untangle finances and divide assets and wealth can be one of the most daunting aspects of dissolving a marriage. If you and your spouse decide to part ways, you might not know what steps you can take to help prepare to protect your interests during this aspect of the process. Part of preparing to safeguard…
Whether a marriage lasts less than five years or many decades, the legal aspects of parting ways with a spouse can be complicated. California operates under community property division laws. This means that filing for divorce typically results in a 50/50 split of all marital property and debt. Property proceedings can have both immediate and far-reaching financial implications. Many people…