There’s usually a lot of evidence to work with in a contested custody dispute. Your child might have negative reactions to visitation with the other parent, there may be allegations of the child’s exposure to parental drug use or domestic violence, or there could be...
Getting divorced is rarely easy. It can be even more complicated if you’re marriage has lasted a significant period of time or if you’re older in life. Divorces involving those age 55 and older, often called gray divorces, present unique challenges that you have to be...
Custody proceedings can be difficult and complicated. California courts decide custody based on the best interest of the child and although you and your co-parent are encouraged to come to your own custody agreement, this is not always possible. If you cannot agree, a...
In California, divorce and family law issues are difficult enough without worrying about what might happen in the aftermath. However, even after the case is over, there are still lingering concerns that need to be addressed. Children are frequently at the center of a...
California law recognizes community property. This means that almost any assets you acquire during the marriage is jointly owned by your spouse. Community property can also include assets you owned before the marriage that were subsequently commingled with marital...
California residents who have been fortunate enough to accrue significant assets could find themselves wondering how it will be divided when they get divorced. Property division is one of the most difficult aspects of any divorce and that is especially so in community...
There are a lot of resources out there that talk about the divorce process and how to successfully navigate it. Yet, many of them are broad in nature, which can give you a false perception of what a California divorce will look like. That’s why this week on the blog...
One age group that has seen a significant statistical spike in divorce is people 50 and above. This is referred to as getting a “gray” divorce. Researchers and professionals have been assessing this phenomenon in recent years to determine why this is happening....
If you grew up with divorced parents, you may remember shuttling back and forth between their homes as they shared custody of you. Many children adjust to the idea fairly quickly. For others it can be quite confusing and difficult. In recent years, an increasing...
Divorce is often one of the most difficult and stressful experiences people will ever go through. Outside of any custody issues, a common reason for stress involves property and finances. People even avoid divorce at times, choosing to stay in an unhappy marriage,...
