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Protecting your retirement accounts in a divorce
Property division is one of the most complicated aspects of most California divorces and is often what results in the most anxiety. Dividing smaller property, such as vehicles or household items, is usually simple enough. But when it comes to larger assets that have...
Determining the best interests of a child in California
As a parent going through a divorce or separation, you have preferences with regard to child custody. Some parents may prefer to have full physical and legal custody, while others may prefer joint custody. However, it is important to remember that while your...
Review: How does spousal support work in California?
California is one of the many states that allow a divorcing spouse to ask for spousal support from the other spouse. Spousal support, which many also call alimony, works a bit differently than child support. California courts determine child support through a legal...
Fault Divorce: No good for anyone
Fault divorce prolongs conflict, increases expenses, and hinders healing, making it detrimental to both parties involved, highlighting the need for a no-fault divorce system.
What factors may warrant additional child support in California?
During a California family law matter, children are a major part of the case. Parents engage in disputes over many issues related to their children. That includes child custody, parenting time, and child support. Regarding support, there is a specific guideline that...
Date of separation: why does it matter and how is it determined?
You’ve decided it’s time to divorce. Maybe you’ve communicated that fact to your spouse and maybe you haven’t. Perhaps one of you has already moved out—perhaps you’re still living together. When the divorce is final, your marriage will be legally ended, but at what...
Common questions about same-sex divorces in California
Since the Supreme Court decision legalizing marriage across the United States has gone into effect, hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples have been married. But just like heterosexual couples, not all marriages last forever. When a same-sex couple in California...
5 ways to make the holidays easier after divorce
If you divorce this year, the upcoming holidays might well be more stressful than joyful. However, you can make it easier to navigate this time of year so that it is more enjoyable as you adjust to a new normal. If you are recently divorced, consider the following...
Domestic disputes turn increasingly violent during holidays
Domestic violence is a problem all year long, but it can be even more intense during the holiday season. More than half of all Californians -- 58 percent -- have been touched by domestic violence at some point in their lives. That's why organizations like Blue Shield...