Most Californians understand that when it comes to divorce proceedings, the state uses the concept of community property. This means all property is split equally between the spouses. Division is fairly simple, but complications can arise if the divorcing spouses are...
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Property division in Hamm divorce continues to spark debate
Few divorces anywhere, including in California, are easy. When they involve complicated matters such as child support, spousal support and property division, they can be almost impossible to resolve amicably. This is especially true for high asset divorces such as...
What are the types of visitation arrangements in California?
Divorce can hit children hard. While their parents engage in a war of words, children are often afraid of their future. Seeing their parents fight and left with uncertainty about their future living arrangements, children are often left feeling insecure and worried.In...
Collaborative divorce less stressful than traditional dissolution
For the majority of American families, including those in California, the idea of going to court can be a somewhat frightening. Courts, however, are the final stop for couples going through divorce. For these couples, the question they must answer is, how will we get...
Important lessons on property division in Harold Hamm case
Unfortunately, divorce is on the rise in the United States, including California. Many marriage break-ups are long-drawn out battles with couples fighting over many issues, such as child custody, spousal support and even property division. In celebrity break-ups,...
Parameters for supervised visitation in California
Any parent in California who has gone through a divorce know that it can be very difficult on the children. Children often find it difficult to adjust to their parents no longer living together under the same roof. In the best interests of the child, California courts...
Divorce mediation and collaborative law keep the client in charge
Many California residents who are contemplating divorce may be worried that they will have to go into a court and argue over who is at fault for the end of the marriage. Some may actually be looking forward to that experience. But in most cases, it's better to...
Tips on using the California child support calculator
As parents fight about various divorce issues, such as alimony, property division, children often fear the worst. They may be overwhelmed by insecurity which may stem from the unsettled issues of who will provide primary care such as housing, food, clothing and...
Alternative route a wise option for divorcing California couples
California is home to many high-profile couples from all walks of life. Their lives are fascinating to many people, and, as a result, these high-profile couples struggle to keep their most private and personal affairs under wraps. It may be fascinating to others to...
What do you need to know when sharing child custody?
When a divorce leads to a battle, children typically turn out to be the losers. As parents engage in a war of words during the course of a divorce, children can be emotionally and psychologically wounded. And this is true throughout the country, including in...
