Spousal support can be important to the spouse who needs it but can also be an important concern for the spouse from whom spousal support is being requested. Because spousal support is a significant issue in many divorces, divorcing couples should know how spousal...
Even prior to the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, Californians have enjoyed the right to marry under state law since 2013. Just like any other marriage, however, same-sex couples can find that their...
The writing is on the wall. After years of trying to resolve your differences, you have come to the realization that you and your spouse will never see eye-to-eye and need to go your separate ways. Many people immediately notify their spouse of their decision to...
It’s a sad reality, but fathers are often overlooked when it comes to child custody and visitation matters. That isn’t to say that fathers aren’t granted visitation with their children and even physical custody of them, but they oftentimes have to work harder to show...
When parents are divorced, there are sometimes situations where one parent wants to move. This may be to pursue a job opportunity, to relocate to a different school district or to be closer to family or friends. Relocation In California, a parent who has a permanent...
Property division and how property is divided is a primary concern in many divorces. This blog has discussed what is considered separate property during the property division process. It is also helpful to take a look at what is generally considered property that may...
Divorce is hard any couple in the Los Angeles area. However, those who work in the professional world may have special concerns which make the process even more delicate. In particular, doctors, lawyers, clergy, along with noted entrepreneurs, business executives or...
When a California couple is thinking about ending their marriage, they may be given a lot of advice, much of it unsolicited and incorrect. Like every marriage is different, every divorce is different as well. However, one of the most commonly misinterpreted statements...
Establishing paternity can be important to any child and to any family. There are several ways families in California can establish paternity that they should be familiar with along with the important implications of establishing paternity. How to establish paternity...
The division of a divorcing couple’s assets can be a major part of a California divorce. Even though the state recognizes community property, assets must be inventoried and classified as either marital or separate. Marital property is subject to division during a...