An important part of your divorce is dividing the marital property and debts that you have accumulated together over the course of your marriage. You will also need to obtain a formal court order to finalize these issues. In California, you can discuss how you would...
Many high-income earners in California travel frequently across the country for their jobs, even if they are parents. This travel can separate them from their child for periods, which can present challenges when it comes to implementing a traditional fixed child...
One of the most troublesome issues in any divorce is dividing the couple’s assets. For most couples, the most valuable asset is the family home, and dividing this asset under California’s joint property laws can be complex and emotional. One of the most effective...
California has a guideline that it uses to determine child support as part of a family law case. Most people might think that this is generally a concern for those of modest means. However, in high-asset divorce cases, the child support amount is a common topic for...
Any type of family law dispute can be difficult, but divorce cases might be the most difficult of all. Why? Well, in many of these types of cases, there are a number of legal issues to address, such as property and debt division, alimony and child custody and support....
Tax season is here and you will need to choose a filing status when submitting your 2023 income tax return. If you are married, this is relatively easy. You either choose married filing jointly or married filing separately. But if you divorced in 2022 or 2023, your...
Some California divorce cases can be complicated. That is especially challenging when children are caught in the middle. This is common in high-asset cases where the parents have prominent jobs and complex schedules making it harder for the court to gauge how to...
While a marriage could fail anywhere and at any time, where a divorce is filed has an impact on how the divorce is handle and what decisions could be made. If you call California home, the laws of the state apply. This means that one of the most contentious issues,...
If you hold a divorce decree or divorce agreement, you may associate think your divorce is finalized, but is it really as set in stone as it seems? What if your finances change and the original decree is untenable? If you are experiencing financial uncertainty or...
Divorce, like marriage, is complicated. Knowing when it is time to divorce can be just as challenging as knowing who the right person is to marry. But there are signs. Abuse Warning sign number one is abuse. If you are experiencing emotional, psychological or physical...