Family law is a legal practice area that covers family-related legal issues, including divorce, marital agreements, property division, adoption, legal separation, child support, child custody, order modifications, and domestic violence civil cases. Often, multiple cases…
A prenuptial agreement in California allows a couple to determine certain finances prior to marriage, and determine how property would be split if they were to divorce. For some people, this feels contrary to how…
One of the greatest concerns many parents have about their impending divorces and child custody determinations is how to ensure joint legal custody. In California, the family court generally seeks to ensure that a child…
Parental alienation in California is a deliberate manipulation tactic by one parent to cause a child to fear or dislike the other parent, often to influence custody outcomes. While not a crime, California courts prioritize…
Divorce can present many complex financial questions. If you are married to a business owner, you may wonder, “If my husband owns a business in California, do I own it, too?” This can be a…
The California divorce 10-year rule primarily concerns how the length of a marriage affects the duration of spousal support payments. For marriages of 10 years or less, a court will typically have jurisdiction over alimony…
Divorce is not always the right option for a couple, and some couples wish to separate before they meet the state’s residency requirements for divorce. Married couples can separate without getting a divorce by filing…
In California, the duration of alimony primarily depends on the length of the marriage. For marriages that lasted 10 years or less, spousal support is generally paid for half the length of the marriage. If…
We often build wealth and an estate in our lifetimes in hopes that, when we pass on, it can go to our loved ones and provide for them. It’s a kind of final gift to…
When someone dies, there are a lot of raw emotions that the surviving loved ones feel in the aftermath. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of time for grieving and processing a loss before the technical…