Divorce can be a stressful and frustrating time for all parties involved in the state of California. The legal complexity of who gets what after the divorce can make this process even more troublesome. This includes the issue of hidden assets. Many people may be...
Family Law
Do I need a postnuptial agreement?
Many couples in California draft a prenuptial agreement before getting married to protect the individual property each spouse acquired before marriage. However, similar documents called postnuptial agreements have become increasingly popular to protect one's interests...
Why nesting might not be a good idea for your family
Nesting is a child custody agreement where the children stay in the family home and the parents rotate in and out. This type of arrangement provides continuity and stability for the children, as the impact of their parents’ divorce on their daily routine is limited...
3 reasons people may decide to draft a postnuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements have become a common resource for modern California couples, and many people now consider them to serve as basic protection and an articulation of expectations. There are also many couples who may recognize that they need protection despite...
The amount and duration of alimony depends on a number of factors
When couples divorce in California, they generally want the relationship to end so they can move on with life. While some people can divorce and not look back, many people still will be tied to their ex-spouse in some way. If the couple has children together, they...
Four ways to prove cohabitation in your alimony case
If you’re paying alimony to your former spouse, you know the financial challenges that those payments can bring. Although a change in circumstances may justify a modification in a support amount to be paid, you’ll need to be able to prove to a court why it should...
My spouse had an affair. Will I have to pay them alimony?
If your spouse had an affair, you likely do not want to pay them alimony nor do you think you should have to. Still, infidelity does not automatically negate any chance of alimony. This is because adultery is generally not a factor considered when awarding alimony....
Tips for divorcing someone who is dealing with addiction
Divorce can be challenging for a number of reasons. You might struggle with the thought of living off your own wage once your marriage is dissolved, or you might be concerned about how a child custody dispute will affect your time and relationship with your child....
Help with drafting your parenting plan
One of the first steps after being served with a custody petition in a California custody action is drafting and submitting a parenting plan. A parenting plan is meant to be a guide or roadmap for how you and your co-parent will share legal and physical custody of...
Can I change my long-term spousal support order?
For Californians with a spousal support order, the dollar amount is not necessarily permanent. This is true in all family law cases, but it might be a primary concern in high-asset divorces where the income and assets might decline without warning. Whether it is from...