California’s community property law sets the rules for dividing assets and debts when a married couple separates or divorces. Understanding exactly how these assets and debt are split after a divorce is essential. Knowing these basics will help you avoid surprises and make better choices…
Divorce is already difficult, but if your spouse cheated, it can feel even more devastating. You might expect the legal system to hold them accountable, and it seems completely unfair that it doesn’t—but that’s the law. In California, infidelity generally doesn’t impact the outcome of…
Filing for divorce can be a challenging process, especially when your spouse resides in a different state or country. A key consideration in any divorce is ensuring the court has jurisdiction, or the legal authority, to hear your case and make decisions about it. If…
In the world of law, certain types of cases fall between the lines of different practice areas. One such example is the California Marvin Action, a civil action that many family law attorneys do not handle because it resembles civil litigation, while many civil litigators…
Mastering Your Child Custody and Visitation Motion: The Crucial Role of FCS Mediation When preparing for your child custody and visitation motion, you likely focus on gathering evidence, preparing paperwork, and drafting declarations. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked is what I consider the most…
If you are a parent facing a divorce with children, you may have many concerns about what the outcome of your case will be, especially child custody. While this depends on many factors, including the quality of the relationship that you currently have with your…
If you’re thinking about starting the new year off “newly single” again, you’re far from alone. Research indicates that January is one of the most popular months for people to initiate a divorce. Most of the time, a divorce is a foregone conclusion in November…
When a marriage is headed toward divorce, especially in high-asset situations, it’s crucial to consider the protection of a couple’s assets. Safeguarding your financial interests during a high-stakes and complicated divorce process can enable you to secure your financial future. After all, you want to…
Any divorce will likely result in challenges for the spouses seeking to end their marriage. People frequently have a hard time agreeing on the most appropriate way to divide their property or even who should stay in the marital home after someone files the initial…
The more resources people accumulate throughout their marriages, the more complicated their divorces may become. In California, the community property standard helps guide the process of property division. Unless there is a written agreement between the spouses, they will have to share almost everything earned…