Recent Blog Posts
What Should I Know About Divorce and Custody?
There are many things to take into consideration when you are considering initiating a divorce action in California. The State Bar of California website has a general checklist for what you need to know about divorce and custody, which is a great resource for parties involved in, or thinking about filing for divorce and/or custody…. Read More »
You Just Received Notice That your Divorce is Final – Now What?
The goal in a divorce case is, obviously, to get divorced. But, once the final judgment of dissolution is entered, property is divided, support is determined and issues surrounding custody and visitation are resolved, its important to note that there may still be additional things that you need and/or should do to protect yourself and… Read More »
Minor’s Counsel in California
Minor’s counsel must act in the best interests of the child and represents only the child. Their role is to consider the best interests of the child without being bound by the emotions that often come with contested child custody cases. Minor’s counsel acts as neutral voice for the child. They do not prefer… Read More »
9 Mistakes That Could Cost You In Divorce Court
When going through a divorce, the best case scenario is that everyone remains amicable and the need for litigation is avoided. However, if litigation is inevitable, both sides at least want to try to come out of the process financially secure. These are common mistakes, all of which are avoidable, but all of which… Read More »
How the New Tax System May Affect California Divorce, Custody and Support Cases
President Trump’s tax reform bill, which was recently signed in to law, includes many changes to the United States Tax Code. Some of those changes will in all likelihood directly affect California Family Law cases including divorce cases, custody cases and support cases. Child support and spousal support are two of the significant areas… Read More »
How the New Tax System May Affect California Divorce, Custody and Support Cases
President Trump’s tax reform bill, which was recently signed in to law, includes many changes to the United States Tax Code. Some of those changes will in all likelihood directly affect California Family Law cases including divorce cases, custody cases and support cases. Child support and spousal support are two of the significant areas… Read More »
How to Discuss A Prenup With Your Partner
Asking your soon to be spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement is a subject that is guaranteed to cause tension. Thinking about the end of a marriage before it has even started can be very difficult, but at times, necessary. A recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers recently showed that 62%… Read More »
How to Discuss A Prenup With Your Partner
Asking your soon to be spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement is a subject that is guaranteed to cause tension. Thinking about the end of a marriage before it has even started can be very difficult, but at times, necessary. A recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers recently showed that 62%… Read More »
Default Divorce in California
You may think that both parties are required to participate in a divorce. You may even think that you need the other party’s consent to get a divorce. However, under California law, only one party is required to participate in a divorce action. A party who has been properly served with divorce papers cannot… Read More »
Becoming A Single Mom In Your 30s
Becoming a single mom in your 30s might sound like everyone’s worst nightmare. You have married the man that you thought would be your partner forever, you have a young child or even several children at this point and you are faced with the prospect of a divorce. All of the usual thoughts run… Read More »