Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
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…
The best-case scenario for custody matters in California involves mutual agreement between parents. When the adults in the family agree on the best way of dividing parenting time and parental authority, they can establish their own custody arrangements. However, custody can be a very emotional matter. Parents may have a very difficult time agreeing on specific terms and may fight…
When a set of California parents go through a divorce, it takes a toll on the kids. One thing that is challenging for children who are coping with divorce is having to travel back and forth between two households, keeping track of personal belongings, school supplies, sports equipment, and more. That is why many families today are choosing a unique…
In many ways, adoption and guardianship are similar in terms or responsibilities and requirements. However, they serve extremely different functions and are governed under very different parts of the law. Let’s take a close look at the similarities first. The similarities between adoption and guardianship Guardianship and adoption are both formal relationships awarded to people who have taken responsibility for…
People preparing for divorce often find that they have many issues to address as part of that process. For many spouses, property division can be the most serious concern, as spouses worry about what community property rules might mean for their future financial stability. If there are minor children in the family, then custody matters could easily become the 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…
Divorce is common in military marriages. In fact, one report shows a divorce rate of 4.8% among military couples. This rate is high, especially compared to the 2.5% among civilians. This suggests that military couples should openly discuss divorce. In addition to discussing divorce, it’s necessary to talk about its practical issues. These include visitation rights, spousal support and, notably,…
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…
A prenuptial agreement is a document that could help provide various types of protections to individuals who are preparing to enter a marriage. This is a tool that may help you and your soon-to-be spouse address a variety of topics, one of which could involve including terms on how to divide assets and wealth should you decide to part ways.…
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…