Some of the most difficult factors in a California divorce center around children. Child custody, visitation and child support can lead to major disputes. With child support, there are certain guidelines in place that the state uses to make decisions regarding how...
Year: 2019
What must be part of the child custody mediation process?
When a California couple ends a marriage, one of the major concerns they will face is how to deal with child custody. For situations where the parties might be able to come to an amicable agreement, mediation could be a wise alternative to litigation. It is important...
Appeal over art and real estate in high-asset divorce denied
In California and across the U.S., divorce is common. Disputes often arise in divorce cases, especially when they involve a large amount of assets.A prominent couple with substantial assets has had a continuing dispute over their art and real estate and how it will be...
What should I know about medical child support in a divorce?
In a California divorce, those with children should be aware of various issues related to child support. Most will think about the monthly payment as a means to ensure that their child's best interests are met and their basic needs are provided. It is easy to forget...
Protecting your bond with your “fur baby” in a California divorce
Whether your companion animal is a dog, cat, rabbit, bird or reptile, you may have developed a very strong connection with that animal. Many modern couples choose to adopt a companion animal with their spouse or partner, not thinking about the potential heartbreak...
Handling the end of a marriage after retiring can be difficult
Divorce is difficult at any age, but, if the end of a marriage comes after people have already retired, it is even more complicated. Californians categorized as baby boomers who are contemplating a divorce might not know where to turn or what steps to take. These...
Is legal separation a better option for me than divorce?
California couples who are at or near the end of a marriage will automatically consider how to move on. With the various factors that must be assessed in this process, a fundamental concern is whether a divorce is the preferable strategy or not. For some, a legal...
Modifying an order for child support or alimony in California
Californians who have endured the stresses and burdens of divorcing a spouse often think that the order and judgment for divorce has settled that part of their lives forever. Unfortunately, life is never certain, and the issues that proved so contentious during the...
Choosing between collaborative divorce and mediation
Ending a marriage is never a pleasant process, but the California legal system has two alternative dispute resolution procedures that may significantly reduce the emotional stress of a divorce. The first is mediation, and the second is collaborative divorce. The two...
Your kids may have a say in where they want to live after divorce
When parents get divorced with toddlers or babies, they decide -- sometimes with the help of the court -- where the children are going to live. However, this can change as the children grow older, and it can be a completely different experience when parents split up...