• posted: Jul. 20, 2022
• community property,  separate property,  reimbursement

In California, property acquired during a marriage is considered community property and is therefore subject to being divided equally in a divorce. So, what happens if a spouse used money Read More

• posted: May 30, 2022
• hidden assets,  community property

The division of assets can be one of the most contested elements in a divorce proceeding. In some divorces, one spouse might attempt to hide property to avoid that asset Read More

• posted: May 20, 2022
• grandparent visitation rights,  best interests

As a grandparent, your relationship with your grandchildren is a fulfilling and important aspect of life. However, due to a split in the family, you might have visits with your Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2022
• sunset clause,  prenuptial agreement

Those who are contemplating marriage sometimes sign prenuptial agreements to protect their individual financial interests in the event that their marriage ends in divorce. These contracts specify how assets will Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• divorce,  annulment,  legal separation

Most people are familiar with the concept of divorce, but there are three ways a marriage or registered domestic partnership can be ended in California. How you choose to terminate Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• servicemembers,  military divorce,  healthcare benefits

Every divorce is different — and there can be complex issues if you are divorcing a spouse while they are serving in the military overseas. In cases where one or Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• modifications,  primary custody,  substantial change in circumstances

Child support is crucial when it comes to ensuring that a child’s needs are met. Once a judge issues a support order, it must be followed — and neither parent Read More

• posted: May 10, 2021

Divorce can impact your life significantly in a number of ways. One of the ways ending your marriage can affect your life is on a financial level, especially if your Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2020

You may have to pay spousal support in California if you earn more than your spouse. If you earn less and think you cannot support yourself after divorce, you can Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2020

Divorce can seem confusing and frustrating if you do not know the process. California does not require a trial separation period before filing a petition. However, the divorce process takes Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2019

Divorcing after the age of 50 has become so common, it has a name: gray divorce. Thanks to longer life expectancies and modern medicine, people in California who are considering Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2019

You have tried everything you can to repair the cracks in your marriage and fully enjoy your life in California with your spouse. Unfortunately, it seems as if divorce may Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

When a married couple decides to call it quits, they often battle over property, spousal support and custody of the children. For many people, deciding who gets to keep the Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2019

California is a community property state, meaning that there is a presumption that any property acquired during the marriage belongs to both spouses equally. In other words, both spouses will Read More