With this year coming to an end, at Contreras Law firm we’d like to share with you some legal issues that you should start thinking about for the new year. The four main topics we generally recommend our clients to look into before the year…
You may have hoped your divorce would end amicably, and your spouse might have given that indication. However, your future depends on your financial stability following the divorce, and that stability is in question if your spouse is not being truthful about your finances. If…
At Contreras Law we understand that divorce is never easy. Specially if you have children, the impact a divorce can have in children can be very hard, particularly if both parents arent getting along with their divorce process. Today we’d like to share some known…
When a couple divorces, one of the main concerns of conducting the separation is how this will affect the children. This issue is extremely delicate, as it is not only a matter of breaking ties with the couple, but the children can cope with divorce…
Although the legal process of divorce between the military is the same, there are some additional aspects that must be taken into consideration; for example, the dissolution process can take much longer if you are on active duty or have a permanent station abroad, in…
Some pet owners, consider their pets as members of the family. However, most courts in the US don’t, that is the case for California. Pets are considered as property, like if they were a piece of furniture. So, what happens when a couple that has…
It’s not uncommon for some couples to decide to live apart temporarily before they decide whether to end the marriage with divorce. The reasons to opt for a legal separation usually involve financial or personal reasons. An experienced family law firm can fully explain both…
After months of frustration, you may have finally decided that it is time to move on from your marriage. Even if you and your spouse both agree that things should come to an end, this is still going to be a painful time for you….
Many of our clients consider their pets as part of the family. When a relationship ends it can be truly devastating as to what’s going to happen to your pets and what is the court system going to do regarding custody and visitation for them….
The mediation process is a tool that parties can use when trying to resolve a dispute much faster and less costly than going through a long-extended trial. Mediation is less formal than court. To start the mediation process parties come together with a neutral third-party…