For many high-net-worth couples, vacation homes are valuable assets with financial and emotional significance. When going through a divorce, dealing with these properties can become overwhelming. After all, the asset division process is rarely straightforward even in...
Stepparents gain a family when they marry a spouse. Especially when the children do not have regular contact with their other parent or when they are quite young, a stepparent may feel a strong bond with their stepchild. Eventually, they may want to make that bond...
Many men in California become fathers without marrying the mothers of their children. They may enjoy a close relationship with their children anyway, especially if they cohabitate with their mother. However, if the relationship ends or if the parents never fully...
Divorce often becomes much more challenging and stressful as marital estates increase in size. Those who have achieved professional success during marriage may have hundreds of thousands of dollars of resources and a variety of different types of property to address...
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that engaged individuals execute before they get married. These agreements usually focus on financial matters, such as what will happen to certain assets and/or pay for specific debt burdens if the couple eventually gets divorced....
Data shows that approximately eight out of 10 people who enter litigation in civil court do so under self-representation. This means they handle their own case and do not hire an attorney to represent them in court. Reasons for this vary, but one of the most common...
Like many California parents, you may have been relieved when you finalized your divorce -- ready to leave the past behind and move forward in life with your children. You understood that you would always have a connection to your ex because of the kids but felt...
California has many characteristics that make it unique. Its beautiful coastal scenery makes it a prime location for real estate. Famous landmarks and towns like the Golden Gate Bridge or Hollywood attract tourists from across the country and around the world. There...
When a California family court judge oversees proceedings for the dissolution of a marriage, there are various decisions for one to make and rulings executed. Every state has unique guidelines to govern such matters. To obtain a divorce in this state, you must have a...
When a pair of California parents decides to move on in life without each other, their decision undoubtedly has many implications in their children’s lives. The good news is that children are typically resilient and adaptable, which means they’re able to cope with...
