Westlake Village Legal Blog
How to discuss changes to custody or visitation
There may come a point when a child of divorce wants to live with his or her other parent. This can be difficult to hear even if a California parent has been expecting to hear it. It is important to have a calm and rational discussion about the matter even if it can...
Which co-parent pays for extracurricular activities?
Now that school is in full swing, the young one in your family may plan to play sports, join a dance group or participate in some other type of extracurricular activity. Because these endeavors can be pricey, you may wonder whether you or the child’s other...
More millennials seeking prenups than previous generations
California millennials might be requesting prenuptial agreements in greater numbers than their parents did. According to a survey by the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, more than 60% of attorneys say requests for prenups are on the rise, and of those...
Is socioeconomic status linked to marital unhappiness?
People in California might expect that people who are less well-off financially might also face more difficulties in their marriages. After all, conflicts over money can be a major part of marital stress and an eventual decision to divorce or separate. During the...
HAVEN Act offers protection to veterans filing for bankruptcy
Veterans in California may be at a disproportionate risk for having to file bankruptcy. While veterans are only around 10% of the overall population, they make up 15% of bankruptcy filers. In 2017, there were around 125,000 bankruptcies filed by veterans. However, the...
Documents that are needed in child custody hearings
California parents who will be attending a child custody hearing may have a difficult time gathering all the necessary documents. Knowing which paperwork will be relevant could swing the hearing in one direction or another. It's better to have too much documentation...
Understanding California’s pet custody law
Your fur baby is an important part of your family. During the divorce process, determining the new living arrangements for animal friends required the court to employ creative means. However, a new bill helps to ease that process. There are a few important items...
Coparenting is a life-long commitment
Divorce in California is a process that should be worked through one step at a time, especially when there are children involved. No matter the reason for the split, it's important to be honest with the kids and for the exes to maintain a cordial relationship with...
Debtors may need to wait before filing for bankruptcy
A person who files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will need to liquidate all nonexempt assets and use the money raised to pay creditors. Typically, a liquidation bankruptcy case in California is completed in about four to six months. Those who wish to file a Chapter 7 case...
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal bankruptcies
The bankruptcy code provides two debt relief options to California residents who are struggling to cope with unmanageable financial situations. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are often referred to as liquidation bankruptcies while Chapter 13 petitions are commonly called...
