It is helpful to be as prepared as possible for a child custody hearing or other family-law related court appearance. You may have one coming up and wonder how you can best prepare for it. Knowing what to expect, and being as prepared as possible, can help parents...
As we prepare to leave August and summer behind and move into the school year, a local child support services office had an important reminder during Child Support Awareness Month in August that child support is important for the day-to-day lives and futures of...
There are different alternatives to divorce litigation that may help couples reach a more amicable divorce settlement. Mediation and collaborative divorce are two alternate options provided by the family law system for couples to consider when divorcing. Mediation and...
It is no secret that property division during a divorce can be challenging. In California, community property laws are followed when dividing property upon divorce. Under community property laws, property acquired during the marriage is owned equally by spouses and is...
Child custody is a serious topic for a number of families, and concerns over a custody agreement that has not been followed can increase the serious nature of the concerns that parents may have. Emotions can sometimes cloud better judgment, which may lead to one...
While divorces may be declining generally, the number of so-called gray divorces involving couples over 50 are rising. Divorce can have a significant impact at any age but can have a particularly significant impact on women divorcing over the age of 50. Women...
The issue of spousal support can be one of the most challenging issues in any divorce. It is an obligation that can continue for a period of time or permanently as one spouse continues to pay an ex-spouse. Because of the negative feelings sometimes associated with...
The divorce process can be nerve racking at times but the mediation process is an alternative to divorce-related litigation that is designed to help couples resolve concerns in a more peaceful and productive manner. Tips for how to approach the mediation process, and...
Same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples may consider a domestic partnership as an alternative to traditional marriage. Domestic partnerships can be dissolved through a dissolution process that has some similarities to a traditional divorce but can have its own...
From Baby Boomers to more recent generations of married couples, a strong emphasis is commonly placed on the wedding rather than the actual marriage or practical concerns such as protecting assets and prenuptial agreements. However, it is important to consider the...
