Family Law

A stable custody arrangement is essential for children post-divorce. It can also help reduce tension between former spouses.  Nonetheless, life and children in particular, don’t stay static. They grow and develop physically, and so do their needs. That’s why, in some...

One goal that most divorcing parents agree on, even if they disagree on a multitude of issues, is that their divorce shouldn’t interfere with their children’s future. That often includes their ability to get the best college education possible. Many parents start...

You may have built a thriving family business as a couple, putting considerable time, money and energy into its success. Now, as divorce looms, you’re confused about what will happen to it. Does it mean shutting the business down? The short answer is no.  The end of...

Now that Halloween is over and it’s no longer Election Season in America, many people are now turning their attention to the upcoming holiday season. In particular, many co-parents in California need to start coordinating schedules, travel and family traditions to...

In California, assets acquired during the marriage (community property) belong equally to both spouses. However, the division of these assets can become complicated, especially when commingled assets are involved. Commingling occurs when separate property and marital...

Your ex has stopped making child support payments. There is a standing court order saying that they must pay a certain amount every month, which they have been doing for months or even years. But that has recently stopped, as they have begun missing payments or simply...

Many parents go through a contentious divorce but can work as a co-parenting team. For others, this situation takes a lot of work. The key point to remember is that the decisions that are made must be in the best interests of the children.  Being able to keep any...

Virtual visitation has become an important tool for many co-parents who want to stay connected with their children. This modern approach to maintaining parent-child relationships offers numerous benefits that help to foster a strong and consistent bond. The primary...

California divorce proceedings often result in economic consequences for the spouses involved. The community property laws in California make the income people earn during marriage shared or marital property. Spouses generally have an obligation to divide their...

If you are going through a divorce with a kid, the judge will make custody decisions in the child's best interest. But what does this mean?  Here is what to know about the best interest of your child: Common factors a judge considers Before giving a child custody...