When two parents live near each other, custody schedules are often very simple. Each parent may have the children for a week, and they just exchange the kids at the beginning or end of the school week. But things can get more complicated when one parent travels...
Many couples get divorced and sell their home. They want to move on, and they need to divide marital assets. Selling makes this easier, so it may be the first and only option they consider. But in some cases, couples choose to continue jointly owning their home, even...
People typically need professional assistance from an attorney during divorce. In some cases, they may require the support of secondary professionals who help them navigate the process more successfully. These professionals bring unique skills to the divorce team and...
Dividing property in a divorce depends on honesty. In California, both parties are required to fully disclose all property and finances. Hiding assets violates this duty and can have serious consequences. Hidden assets can throw off the entire divorce process and...
Paternity carries significant legal, financial and emotional consequences. In many cases, it is established shortly after birth through an acknowledgment of paternity or presumption of fatherhood in marriage. However, there are situations where a person may wish to...
Owning a family business with their spouse is a dream that many people share. Once this happens, the business becomes a focal point of the relationship. That doesn’t become a problem unless the couple decides to divorce. At that point, the business can become a major...
Same-sex divorce presents many of the same legal and emotional challenges as any other divorce. However, certain complexities remain due to how courts handle issues unique to LGBTQ+ couples. These challenges can impact the outcome of a divorce settlement, making it...
Parents living in California who break up or divorce usually share custody. They talk with one another about major decisions and each spends a certain amount of time with their children. Shared custody typically requires a degree of proximity. If either parent subject...
When some couples get divorced, it’s because they’ve been having significant financial disagreements. Maybe they have a lot of financial stress and trouble paying their bills, and they constantly disagree over how the other person spends money, for example. This makes...
Most parents are eager to continue supporting their child financially in the aftermath of a divorce. However, there are many issues that can make this more challenging than it may seem. Certain forms of employment are one such issue that can add extra challenges to an...