Family Law

Making the decision to divorce when you have children together takes a lot of thought. One of the most difficult things that you’ll have to do is tell your kids that their parents are splitting up.  It’s important that you carefully consider how and when you’re going...

Married couples often plan jointly for retirement. However, actual retirement savings accounts and pensions are often only in the name of one spouse. Maybe one spouse has enough income to put them right at the edge of a higher tax bracket. Perhaps their employer makes...

Anyone who follows American politics is aware that the U.S. population is unusually polarized politically at the moment. Unfortunately, political disagreements can creep into many areas of life—including co-parenting arrangements. When parents with differing political...

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...