After child custody and child support, one of the most contentious issues faced by couples who are getting a divorce is property division. That includes assets and debts and is a factor whether the couple has significant assets or is of more modest means. For those...
Month: August 2018
Spousal support at center of famed couple’s divorce dispute
Many people in California who are protecting themselves against the idea of their marriage failing and a divorce taking place will formulate prenuptial agreements. For those already married and want to get that same protection, they will seek postnuptial agreements....
How do I collect a money judgment after my divorce?
After a family law case has been completed in California and a judgment has been made that the former spouse must pay a money judgment, many people are completely unaware of how to go about collecting it. There are many misconceptions as to what takes place at the end...
Don’t let conflict with your co-parent ruin the kids’ school year
If you're a Pleasanton parent with shared custody of the kids, it's not too late to re-tool your relationship with your co-parent. Although Pleasanton schools re-opened on Aug. 13, there's still plenty of time to ensure that you and your co-parent — and most...
Can child custody and visitation be settled via mediation?
California couples who are divorcing will be in dispute about many issues. Two of the most complex and emotionally charged are child custody and visitation plans. For many, this is not a situation in which they can come to an agreement no matter how hard they try. But...
New tax laws could impact couples’ decision to divorce
Regardless of a California resident's political preferences, changes to the law can have a significant impact on their lives. When the recent changes to the tax laws were put in place, there were ancillary factors that many might not have considered. However, the...