Family Law Blog

Raising children in California has its challenges, one of those challenges can be that there are many costs associated with raising them. People need to pay for basics such as food, clothing and a home, which can be expensive by themselves. However, as parents know there are many other costs as well such as school […]

Confined to homebase with spouses and children, keeping one’s marriage healthy is a challenge even to those with strong and happy relationships. Here are some ways to protect our unions during this pandemic. Read in CNN: https://apple.news/A0lIoP0jyR_OAZSqG6xTMdw

Even if you’re well prepared for the divorce process, you should expect to run into challenges along the way. Furthermore, it’s common to feel a variety of emotions, all while dealing with a high level of stress. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your divorce as smooth as possible. Here are some […]

Divorce a major life change, and while uncertainties about the future are common, knowing that you can move forward on your own can be a relief. Those who are going through a divorce may wonder how their lifestyle will change post-divorce, particularly when it comes to finances. This may be especially true if one spouse […]

Mediation can be an effective alternative to bringing your divorce to court. You can make decisions about your children, assets and finances in a cost-effective and private environment. But even outside of a court room, settling divorce-related issues may feel overwhelming. However, there are steps you can take to settle your nerves. Divorce mediation can […]

When the parties to a California marriage decide that they want to end their relationship they may want to legally part ways as fast as possible. However, state laws and established procedures dictate when and how parties can undo their legal unions. In addition to residency requirements and waiting periods, divorcing couples must demonstrate the […]

For divorcing couples that own a family business, there may be additional complexities associated with property division during their divorce. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing small business owners to be familiar with the different ways a business may be divided during the divorce process. There are different options for how a business […]

This blog recently discussed the importance of assets being fully disclosed during the divorce process which is also important during the divorce mediation process. Divorce mediation is an alternative to a traditionally litigated divorce that divorcing couples may wish to consider. The benefits of divorce mediation can range from saving cost and time to also […]

A high asset divorce can lead to an especially complicated divorce process which is why couples with significant assets should be prepared to approach their divorce concerns so it can go as smoothly as possible. Spouses who are prepared for the property division process are in a better position to protect their interests, prioritize their […]

Child custody in California is determined based on what is in the best interests of the child. To get at what is in the best interests of the child, which varies by child and by circumstances, the family law court considers a variety of factors to help them reach a child custody arrangement that is […]