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...
If you are getting a divorce, you may have heard that California is a community property state, meaning that your marital assets will be divided equally between you and your soon-to-be ex. However, it is not possible to physically divide a home or car into two pieces....
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...
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...
California parents might disagree on child custody and parenting time issues throughout the year. In some instances, these are simply logistical disputes and there is no animosity involved. In others, there is substantial discord. When the kids are off from school,...
A victim of domestic violence in California can seek a temporary restraining order against their spouse and at the same time can seek a legal separation. The combination of these legal protections can help a victim of domestic violence live in a safe environment and...
Sometimes no matter how hard a couple tries, their marriage comes to an end. In California, these couples have the option to divorce or to legally separate. Divorce and legal separation overview When a couple decides to divorce, they are legally ending their marital...
California couples can be at a crossroads when they are ending their relationship and moving on. If they have children, they should be a primary concern. That is particularly important with the amount of child support that will be paid. Often, the parents’...
In California, a community property state, the spouses are the “community” and all that accrues to the community is held equally. Upon dissolution of marriage, all that was held by the community is split 50/50 – theoretically, at least. To achieve that 50/50 split,...
When a parent is prevented from having a relationship with their child, it can be devastating. Parental alienation happens when one parent manipulates the child’s relationship with the other parent, resulting in the child rejecting them. It can arise where there is a...