Many relationships in California are built on love and commitment. Even when a couple functions well together, there can be ups and downs. While disagreements and even fights are possible, what is not acceptable is physical harm or abuse. When a partner in a...
Parallel parenting in a high-conflict divorce
Parents in the Riverside area who divorced may share equal custody with their child. However, this does not necessarily erase the animosity they may have between one another even after their divorce ended. When bad feelings persist, does this mean co-parenting is...
Crafting a workable child custody agreement in California
Child custody is the foundation for many extended disagreements in a California divorce. Parents are undoubtedly concerned about their child and want to cobble together and agreement that adheres to their best interests. Still, there will inevitably be issues in...
Visitation can vary depending on a child’s needs
Child custody can be one of the most contentious and difficult issues to resolve when a couple chooses to get a divorce. In California, parents can share custody of their children, or one parent may be granted sole custody. When a parent does not have custodial rights...
The Role Of Confidentiality Agreements In Divorce
In the past few years, confidentiality agreements have garnered a bad reputation. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it became apparent that rich and powerful men were using confidentiality agreements to hide sexual harassment allegations and litigation from the...
Why married same-sex couples should get a postnuptial agreement
Same-sex couples fought hard for the right to legally marry and have those marriages recognized in court -- so they often hate to think about the possibility of divorce.Frankly, thinking about that while everything is going well between you and your spouse is actually...
Making long-distance parenting work
A lot of divorced parents struggle with the separation from their children -- especially when they can't have shared physical custody for some reason. Whether the situation is temporary because of illness or there's a long-term issue -- like a job in another state --...
Breaking up? Who gets the ring?
Diamond engagement rings are pricey -- and some become family heirlooms. The actual and emotional value of a ring can lead to big disputes when a couple splits up.So who gets to keep the ring? Miss Manners may have one opinion on the matter, but here's what the law...
Can you drop a domestic violence charge?
You and your spouse have been having problems for a long time. Even though you still live together, it's clear the relationship is failing. Tensions have recently escalated, however, and you found yourself in a heated argument one night after your spouse had been...
How Millennial divorces differ from those of earlier generations
Millennials have gotten a lot of attention (and flack) for simply doing things differently than every generation that's come before. It's really no surprise, then, that Millennial divorces are also a bit unique.Here's how Millennials approach divorce differently than...
