Divorce is hard on California couples, particularly divorces that involve children. After a divorce is finalized, and a custody schedule is in place, you may want nothing more than to take your children on a fun, international adventure to help everyone heal and move...
For those still in the dating scene or those who are newly returning to it, finding potential long-term partners is a long, complicated process. And, unfortunately, with the nature of our new, fast-paced dating environment, we may find ourselves in long-term...
For kids, divorce can be a traumatic experience, and the ongoing feeling of not feeling at home can be another terrible emotional journey. However, with preparation and mindfulness, divorcing parents can make the process a new, exciting adventure. Preparation Before...
Among the many difficult issues you may deal with in a divorce, property division can become one of the most complex. When is an asset separate property, community property or commingled property? For couples with a high net worth, answering this question can be like...
Since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2014, same-sex marriages have exploded. Indeed, this is the year that “civil partnerships” could also be converted to legal marriages, only increasing the numbers. But, as same-sex marriages exploded, so to now...
Throughout California, many people are not confined to a 9 to 5 schedule with their employment. Unusual schedules are common in many jobs whether the person is an emergency responder, owns a business, is an entertainer or is a prominent athlete. This is especially...
The divorce rate in the United States is very high. This includes people from all age groups and all economic groups, but statistically, the number of divorces among younger couples has gone down while the divorce rate among older people (50 years and older) continues...
In some California marriages, one spouse will help the other gain training or skills for the future by contributing to their education. That could be done in a variety of ways. If the marriage hits rough patches and they decide to divorce, the spouse who contributed...
When a couple decides to divorce, they likely know that their property will need to be divided equitably and their home or bank accounts may come to mind. They may not be aware, however, that retirement plans are included in property division. Retirement plans...
Children are frequently caught in the middle during a California divorce. Parents may disagree about child custody, parenting time, child support and other fundamental factors and this can be problematic. Some issues can create more discord than others and one that is...