In California family law cases, the parties might think that once an order is made by a judge that it cannot be changed. That, however, is not the case. In situations where there are legal justifications to do so, the judge can set aside the decision. This is even...
While California courts generally prefer that you and your co-parent agree on your own custody terms, this is not possible for all couples. Sometimes even if you give it your best effort, you may find yourself heading to custody court. Many parents wonder about how to...
When going through the property division process in a California divorce, you can’t overlook the role that marital debts play. Because California is a community property state, in most instances, you and your spouse will split those debts, but that might leave you on...
As a parent, you have a drive to do everything you can to keep your child safe. While that means providing for them so that their basic needs are met, it also includes protecting them from dangerous environments. And that’s exactly what you might have to do if your...
Spousal support, commonly known as alimony, consists of payments from one ex-spouse to the other to help offset their economic disadvantage after their divorce. This is not a feature in every divorce settlement, but it can be necessary in cases involving one ex-spouse...
If you are divorcing your child’s other parent, your child should be your top priority as you draft your parenting plan. Your parenting plan should cover several topics relating to child custody and parenting time. Here are a few things to include in your parenting...
Are averse to conflict? Do you do everything you can to try to avoid getting into arguments with others, oftentimes to the point of just giving in to the other side? If so, then you’re probably worried about how you’re going to effectively get through your divorce....
Ensuring your estate planning documents are up to date during or after a divorce is crucial. Understanding its significant impact on your financial and personal affairs and whether adjustments are necessary for your estate planning documents can have a significant...
Child custody can look vastly different from one case to the next. This could be due to specific factors, the wants of each parent and the needs of the child. Whether it is through negotiation, mediation or litigation, it is important to establish a child custody...
By now you are probably familiar with the term “gray divorce,” which generally refers to a divorce by couples over the age of 50. Gray divorce is becoming more common. In fact, since 1990 the divorce rate has doubled for United States residents over the age of 55 and...