Divorce can be a stressful and emotional time, but it’s important to protect your assets during the process. Here are some tips on how to safeguard your finances and property: 1. Keep detailed records of all your assets and debts. This includes bank statements, tax returns, property deeds, and any other financial documents. Having a clear understanding of your financial…
Divorce mediation can be an effective and less adversarial way to resolve disputes and reach agreements on issues such as child custody, spousal support, and property division. However, there are common mistakes that many people make during the mediation process. In this post, we’ll provide you with five expert tips to help you avoid these pitfalls and make the most…
High-asset divorces can be complex and contentious, especially when it comes to determining spousal support. With so much at stake, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of the factors that can impact spousal support in high-asset divorces and the strategies that can be employed to protect your financial future. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the top…
Part of a divorce is dividing all marital property and assets between the spouses. The first step is to inventory all your property and assets, so you and your attorney have an overview of what must be divided. Sometimes, a spouse will attempt to conceal certain assets to avoid having to divide them, and this can lead to serious issues…
The law protects the interests of children in many ways, and one way is by setting standards for child custody arrangements. The standard in California is that the custody arrangement must be in the best interests of the child. This standard applies when: Parents agree to custody arrangements, and the court reviews the proposal to ensure it is in the…
Some couples divorce following a single event that is unacceptable to one spouse, such as adultery or domestic violence. However, for most people, the idea of divorce arises gradually. Some spouses might not even realize that the other is considering divorce until they file a case. It is preferable to know when a divorce might be on the horizon so…
If you have a school-aged child and share custody with your ex, their summer vacation from school can be a complicated time. If both parents work and your child is young, you might need to make arrangements for childcare while you are at work. In addition, one parent might want to take your child on a vacation, and there can…
Child custody in California is divided into two categories: legal and physical custody. Physical custody refers to where a child will live, but what does legal custody mean? Put simply, legal custody is a parent’s right to make important decisions about their child’s well-being. This does not refer to everyday decisions like what to have for lunch. Instead, it involves…
Dividing your property in a California divorce can be complicated even if you have relatively straightforward property and assets. As a community property state, the law requires spouses to divide all their shared community property as evenly as possible. But what happens when one spouse owns a business? Can that spouse keep the business, or will they have to divide…
Some people go through phases where they fight with their spouses and want to end their marriages, so they might file for divorce. Once the divorce is in progress, they might wonder if they are making the right decision. Perhaps you and your spouse are getting along better. Maybe you went to therapy and decided to work things out. Whatever…