There are few Californian married men or women who are comfortable with discussing the subject of pre-nuptial agreements with their spouses. Such discussions on their part mean that if their marriages come to an end, they have to go through the complex procedure of...
Year: 2014
Settling child custody disputes through mediation
During or after a divorce, one of the most critical issues that separated parents in Los Angeles, California, have to deal with is creating a plan for parenting their child. It is difficult for many parents to spend all of their free time with their children and child...
Couple behind Hollywood fitness craze to divorce
As many divorcing parents in California can likely attest to, determining a child custody arrangement can be challenging. Parents do not always agree on what constitutes the best interests of the child. Disputes surrounding these matters can become heated, but they...
The difference between collaborative divorce and mediation
As many California residents are likely aware, the media thrives on broadcasting stories involving tumultuous and emotionally explosive divorces. While there is no doubt that divorce can be messy, this is not always the case. Amicable solutions are possible, though...
TV star ordered to pay high amount in spousal support
An amicable solution outside of court is not always possible for every California divorce. Sometimes, a person's interests must be fought for in a court room. In divorce, there is much that needs to be settled and it is not always predictable. No one ever knows with...
Family pets, divorce and property division
Property division during a divorce involves many concerns that may not be obvious. While many California residents may first think of the house or luxury car first and foremost, there are smaller assets to consider as well. Besides just the less obvious financial...
Former NFL player reaches child custody agreement
Figuring out a child custody arrangement is a sensitive matter. While the needs of the parents are important, the best interests of the child outweigh any other consideration. Finding an arrangement that meets the best interests of the child, as well as satisfies some...
Investments can play important role in property division
Investment and bank accounts are often overlooked in property division. They are, in some cases, pushed aside by the houses, cars and assets with sentimental attachments. True, not everything in divorce amounts to money -- sentimental value is also important. But in...
Tips for co-parenting in joint child custody situations
Getting a divorce is complicated in itself, both financially and emotionally, but things can get even more complex if a divorcing couple has children. Things like visitation schedules and child custody agreements can be very difficult to discuss, but there are ways...
California woman charged for interfering with child custody
For couples going through a divorce, it is often more complicated than simply discontinuing a relationship with a spouse and dividing assets, especially if there are children involved. Although each parent may want full custody of a child, parents must come to an...
