When It's Over,
It's time to move on
When It's Over,
It's Time To Move On
Family Law Blog
Using an appraiser in a high asset California divorce
When a California couple decides to end their marriage, one of their most immediate concerns is division of the marital estate. Most Californians realize that they live in a community property state, but very few understand how that law works. Basically, the community property statute commands that all property acquired by the couple during the […]
Can you seek a portion of your spouse’s stock option in a divorce?
California is one of a small number of states that still apply the community property concept when dividing assets between spouses in a divorce. Community property is a legal concept that essentially makes assets earned during marriage joint property of both spouses regardless of who acquired what. Even if you stayed home while your spouse […]
California child custody basics every parent needs to know
From the divorce process, to following divorce, there can be a variety of child custody complexities and challenges for parents to navigate. Because of this, it can be helpful to ensure parents understand some of the fundamentals of child custody and how it is determined in California. Child custody decisions are based on what is […]
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5 Rules To Live By During a Pandemic NYT
There’s no playbook for living through a pandemic, so we decided to create one. With some basic rules to guide you, everyone can lower risk and live a full life while we wait for the virus to get under control. While it might feel as if the coronavirus crisis is over, it’s not. The virus […]
Why valuation is critical during a divorce
Divorce can be a complicated process for a California couple, particularly when the partners own a variety of tangible and intangible assets. When two people decide to end their marriage, they must assess the classification of their property as either community property or separate property. Most of the property that couples amass during their married […]
Bird nesting: an alternate child custody arrangement
While divorce is oftentimes the best option for parents in a troubled marriage who want to move forward on a positive note, parents in the Bay Area may still be concerned with how the divorce will affect their child. Ultimately, children can grow and thrive even if their parents are divorced when parents are able […]
What happens to your bonus if you decide to divorce?
Many married people in the Bay Area have seen financial success that go beyond their paycheck. They may have enjoyed the benefits of bonuses, stock options and company perks. These are all valuable assets, so it is important that those who receive them understand how they will be treated if they decide to divorce. Parting […]
Don’t wait to request a modification if you need one
California courts use a relatively complicated formula to determine how much child support a parent must pay. A court will look at several factors, such as the child’s needs and the amount of time the child spends with each parent. Perhaps the most important factor is the parent’s ability to pay. With that in mind, […]
Custody Orders and Covid-19 SIP Guidance for Co-Parents
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS SHARING CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME OF CHILDREN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The goal of these recommendations is to encourage the parties to follow their parenting plan as closely as possible, as doing so will ensure a level of consistency and stability that is in the children’s best interests. These recommendations recognize California’s […]
