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When is legal separation a better choice than divorce?

June 14, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News

It is not always easy to make major family law choices that could affect the future of your family. Sometimes, it may not be right to move forward with divorce, but at the same time, staying in your current situation may not be practical or…

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Signs that your marriage may be headed for divorce

May 3, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News

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…

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Proactive steps to winning child custody

March 19, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News

No one knows your child like you do, and you may even feel you know your child better than your own spouse does. This may be what makes it so difficult to imagine losing custody after your divorce. Perhaps you already know that your spouse…

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Money misconceptions could affect your divorce outcomes

February 7, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News

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…

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It’s important to be thorough when drafting a parenting plan

December 28, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News

California parents know that child custody is one of the most difficult and sensitive issues in a divorce. Both parents want to preserve their relationship with their child, and it can be hard to reach an agreement on what custody and visitation should look like….

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California’s new law protects your pet during divorce

November 13, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News

There are many ways in which your dog, cat or other pet is different from other items you own. For one thing, the animal is a living creature, and you may even feel that your pet understands what you say and perceives your emotions. You…

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Can your credit score predict your divorce?

October 12, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News

It is not a mystery that conflicts over money create tremendous stress in a marriage, and that more than a third of couples who divorce claim financial strain is the main reason for the downfall of their relationships. You may be among this group who…

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How can an attorney help you through your divorce?

August 29, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News

Your divorce may be a very personal event. While you may find comfort in talking to friends about the emotional upheaval you are going through, chances are you want the final discussions and decisions to involve as few people as possible. This may be one…

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California parental child abduction: How to rectify and prevent

July 11, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News

No two California divorces are the same and some are undoubtedly more acrimonious than others. If you’re among those who worried that post-divorce child custody relations would be problematic, you are definitely not alone in your struggle. There’s a big difference, however, between not getting…

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Preparing to file for divorce

June 6, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News

When the realization hits you that you cannot carry on any longer in your marriage, you may feel a mixture of relief and anxiety. Whether your marriage was contentious or simply empty, the decision to divorce opens new possibilities. As eager as you may be…

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