Every divorce is unique, just as every marriage is unique. No two couples place the exact same level of importance on every issue that arises during a divorce. Different compromises must be reached to achieve a result both parties can accept. Mediation is a way to...
What circumstances might warrant supervised visitation?
California family law cases inevitably vary in the issues that must be addressed. When children are at the center, it can be emotionally draining. This is especially concerning if there are factors that will impact visitation. In some instances, one parent wants the...
The 101 on California’s property division laws
Getting a divorce is usually not a cut-and-dried process. You need to make many decisions along the way. For example, you will need to decide what property you want to keep following your divorce. You may have an attachment to furniture, jewelry or even the family...
Do I need a post-nuptial agreement?
Most California residents have heard of a pre-nuptial agreement, which is a written contract signed by a couple prior to marriage. A pre-nuptial agreement contains terms surrounding things like property division, alimony or other financial matters. Although couples do...
Important financial aspects of a gray divorce
Couples in California go through divorces at different stages of their lives. The issues that they will need to resolve during the divorce depends on stage of life they are in when they divorce. Younger couples may have less assets and the focus will be on the custody...
Money and child custody in California
When parents divorce it not only impacts them but it also impacts their children when it comes to child support and child custody. Needless to say, it can be extremely time-consuming and expensive for everyone. There are many expenses that will come up in the...
What happens when child support issues come up?
No matter how airtight the terms of a divorce settlement are, no one can possibly foresee all the situations that may crop up after the divorce is final. A family- or work-related relocation, job loss, or shifting priorities could change the trajectory of one or both...
Enforcing a child support order in California after non-payment
When California parents split or divorce, they need to ensure their children’s needs are continually met. This means that the child’s basic needs are covered, such as shelter, food, clothing and a safe environment. In order to ensure this, child support is often...
What factors are taken into account when determining custody?
Child custody can be complex but also incredibly important to California families. For that reason, parents should be familiar with how child custody determinations are made and what factors are taken into consideration when child custody determinations are made....
Can a child support agreement differ from California guidelines?
In California, child support is a critical aspect of any family law case. The state has certain fundamental guidelines that must be adhered to when issuing an order as to how much will be paid. However, there are circumstances in which there can be a deviation from...
