Californians from all walks of life can be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. Often, domestic violence in a marriage is the final straw that leads a person to seek divorce. Like other states, California has laws in place to protect victims of domestic...
Ideally, you’d be able to hash out your divorce legal issues through settlement negotiations. But finding resolution to your marriage dissolution can be tough when your spouse struggles to tell the truth. Dealing with their lies can be frustrating and angering, and it...
Adjusting to changes in your family structure can be difficult following a split or a divorce. Family law settlements are designed to provide stability and clarity for families navigating these difficult transitions; however, the unpredictable nature of life could...
Property division is a frequent point of contention in a California divorce. This is true whether a couple has accrued wealth or is of more modest means. People want to retain as much as possible when they end a marriage. However, there are layers of complexity when...
Picture yourself at a crossroads, trying to figure out what’s ahead for your family. Maybe you’re a father who wants to step forward and claim your rightful role, or a mother seeking support and certainty for your child’s wellbeing. Paternity matters in California...
While it can happen in any divorce, spouses with a lot to lose may try to hide property right before and during a divorce so they do not have to share it. While there are exceptions, California is a community property state, so most, if not all, of a couple’s property...
Social media platforms can be great places to vent your frustrations and find support, especially when you’re going through a complicated time in your life. But when you’re in the middle of a heated child custody dispute, social media use can be risky. If you’re not...
Parents who are intending to divorce can save their children a lot of emotional stress by being cooperating each other when it comes to parenting their children. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, or even a realistic goal. Many Californians have been turned...
Like other states, California has enacted Child Support Guidelines that spell out in detail how this state’s judges calculate child support. The Guidelines are supposed to ensure parents get treated fairly and the best interests of minor children get put first in...
California courts consider various factors when determining divorce issues such as equitable division and spousal support. One of the factors is the length of the marriage. You may have heard of the “10-year rule,” which states that indefinite spousal support is...