California is a wonderfully diverse state and is home to families of many shapes and sizes. Regardless of whether they are one-parent homes, two-parent homes, children living with grandparents or stepparents or others, California families are unique to themselves and...
Year: 2013
Infidelity in marriage and its impact on the divorce process
While there are many reasons for divorce, one of the must hurtful and painful is that of infidelity. A cheating spouse might not always result in separation, but for some couples, the behavior might make the marriage unsalvageable. When a divorce results from such...
Property division tools when divorcing later in life
As California residents are aware, the decision to get a divorce is a truly life-altering one. Yet, separating from one's spouse is not always nearly as difficult as many might imagine and the decision can improve quality of life in the long run. While the divorce...
Economy upturn causes divorce rate to increase
As previous posts have indicated, obtaining a divorce can be a trying matter, but with the proper assistance and knowledge, a fair outcome often results. Sometimes, the reasons why individuals hold back on separating can be surprising. While the typical reasons for...
Couple splits twins in child custody decision
The difficult question of child custody in divorce is known all too well for many Californians. Coming to an agreement on how to divide parenting time can be the hardest issue to address when obtaining a separation. When a couple cannot agree on separating the kids,...
Former Dodger’s CEO alleges she was short changed in divorce
Many California residents understand that obtaining a divorce can involve some tricky legal questions. While California law strives to make clear how divorce concepts work, such as property division, child custody and alimony, things can get confusing and fast. When a...
Understanding California state law on the division of property
Something couples going through a divorce in California may not fully understand is that where they live when obtaining a divorce can substantially affect their divorce decree. While many states have similar laws when it comes to a spectrum of subjects including child...
Dividing property and separating non-marital property
Many Oakland, California residents may agree that getting a divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. This may be for many reasons, ranging from the emotional difficulty of separating from a loved one to determining child custody to the general...
Child custody and sperm donation debated in California
California courts have always taken issues of child custody seriously. When determining who has the right to legal and physical custody of a child, it is important to consider the best interests of the child involved. However, determining the best interests of the...
Common misconceptions surrounding divorce and property division
There are many things to keep in mind when getting a divorce. California's laws on separation can be lengthy and detailed. Keeping track of how the law applies to things like child custody, spousal support and property division are often a lot to handle. With so much...