Just as every marriage is unique, so too is every divorce. There will always be property that must divided, regardless of the divorce, but the difficulty of that process can vary a lot from one divorce to the next. Couples with a high net worth may be particularly...
Divorce
Will temporary spousal support be applicable in my divorce?
When you go through a divorce, you’ll almost certainly have questions about many aspects of the process. Alimony is one issue people often wonder about, but mostly they think of it in the context of once the divorce is final. But it can also play an important role...
What will happen to your prized purebred pet if you divorce?
If you own show pets or purebreds that you breed, your pet is not just a precious loved one, but also financially valuable. Therefore, deciding who gets the pet in a divorce can be a financial and emotional decision. Pets as property? It used to be the case that under...
The divorce process in California
Deciding on a divorce can be a difficult process in itself even before the legal work begins. It is helpful for couples who have made that hard decision to be prepared for what to expect from the legal divorce process. If you have concerns about what your divorce...
Can I travel with my kids after my divorce?
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...
How can daters weed out bad potential spouses?
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...
During and after divorce, how do I make our new home feel like home?
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...
Asset tracing in a high-asset divorce
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...
Is there a rising rate of same-sex divorce?
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...
Tailoring a parenting plan to unusual work schedules in a divorce
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...