Statistics say that in America, almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Among other things, California is said to have one of the highest divorce rates in the United States. An event such as a divorce is often unpleasant and can involve a lot of heightened...
Year: 2014
Property division after divorce in California
Divorces involving significantly large properties are not rare in California. Ordinarily, separating couples can navigate their ways through a division of assets by themselves when both parties to a divorce can agree upon the same thing. However, until the issuance of...
Divorce mediation is it important in California
Almost half of all marriages in the country end in divorce, and California is among the states with the highest divorce rates. The end of a marriage signals many changes to come and the very nature of a divorce may cause emotional turbulence and stress to the parties...
What child custody arrangements exist under California law?
In many divorce cases, children can suffer the worst from their parents' estrangement. Many times, child custody and child support can become a very bitter and drawn out battle. Custodial issues are exacerbated in cases where the children are born out of wedlock. In...
Child support overview for a noncustodial parent in California
Children often suffer the most in a divorce. While the emotional needs of the child need to be met by the biological parents, it is also important to remember the financial aspect of raising a child. Often, the court awards primary or physical custody to one parent....
Neil and Pegi Young end 36-year-old marriage
While divorces in general can be traumatic, in cases of high asset divorces the additional financial pressure that comes along with the situation brings its own set of problems. California, with its plethora of celebrities, arguably witnesses more high-profile...
California property division lawyers help bridge the gap
Divorce is a sad reality for many California families and many divorces involve bitter drawn-out court battles. The financial downside of a divorce may also be substantial for one or both parties involved. Financial conflicts in a divorce may include matters relating...
What are the alternatives to divorce litigation?
Due to the bitter feelings between estranged spouses or intimate partners, divorce is often acrimonious. Divorces can also have grave financial repercussions. Issues such as the assessment of spousal support, child support and child custody can become major points of...
Developing a child custody plan per California laws
Oakland divorce is especially hard on the children of a broken home. It thus becomes imperative for parents to act responsibly and put their own issues aside, while finding a good solution for the child. Courts may often guide parents to formulate a parenting plan,...
August dubbed as “child support awareness” month
California residents may agree that divorces are often emotionally traumatic for all concerned and usually especially traumatic for the children involved. The situation may be exacerbated if estranged spouses rage a bitter custody battle or have long-term, turbulent...