Making the decision to end a marriage is one of the most significant choices in a person’s life. It can affect everything from where you live to your finances, and it will have a major impact on your children. For various reasons, you may be…
As you are preparing to walk down the aisle, you are probably not thinking about what could happen if your marriage ends at some point in the future. After all, who plans for divorce before getting married? In reality, there are many benefits to planning…
The decision made by a couple to part ways is probably one of the hardest decisions a couple will ever make. When parting ways means that you will have to share children, the stakes are higher, the issue intensifies, and the decision is made that…
Moving forward with the tough decision to file a divorce is difficult enough and here are a few common mistakes to avoid when the time comes to file. Do not wait till after the holidays Often parties try to set the timing of filing their…
It is the day of your hearing. You walk down the hallway towards your assigned department and spot your attorney. She greets you with a “Good morning. It’s game day. Here we go!” You enter the courtroom with your attorney. She litigates your case, recites…
California residents need to understand the impact that divorce can have on their retirement assets. If there is no prenuptial agreement that protects your 401(k) account, it is subject to division in a divorce. This means that you may need to readjust your retirement planning…
With the courts current closure and the California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Stay at Home Order, issued on March 19, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parties are left thinking that their case is on hold until further notice. However, this is not necessarily true. …
You and your spouse have decided that it is time for you both to go your separate ways. On the one hand, you are eager to experience the freedom that comes with getting divorced. On the other hand, you are wondering how the family law…
Like most married couples in California or beyond, you and your spouse have likely encountered numerous relationship challenges in your journey together. This is typically true for all spouses, whether they’ve been married only a year or two, or have been together for decades. You…
Major life changes can happen at any time. While you and many other California residents may have the ability to prepare for certain changes, such as buying a house or deciding to have a baby, you may not receive much notice for other scenarios, like…
