San Francisco Family Law Blog
Escaping an onerous prenuptial agreement in California
Many California couples sign prenuptial agreements before they wed. Many of these agreements serve their intended purpose by reducing the amount of uncertainty and acrimony if the couple should decide to end their marriage. In some cases, however, a prenuptial...
The importance of creating a good parenting plan
No matter how you and your spouse feel toward each other, it’s important to put your children’s best interests first during your divorce. Your spouse may have had shortcomings as a partner. But they might be a loving and fit parent. To keep relations civil after your...
Modifying a child support order in California
Many people in the San Francisco area who have endured the stress of a divorce involving minor children often view the final decree as inalterable and assume that it can never be modified. Happily, that bleak view does not reflect the law that governs potential...
Do I qualify for an annulment instead of a divorce?
If one has seen a movie involving a marriage in Las Vegas, they probably have heard the word, annulment. If so, they may wonder if they qualify for one, instead of going through the divorce process because the movies often make annulments seem quick and easy....
Domestic violence exposure can have profound impact on children
Child custody disputes are often hotly contested, and for good reason. Parents sometimes differ in their parenting styles and their determination of what is best for the child, which means that each side might believe that the child's physical, mental, and/or...
The mechanics of collaborative divorce
Many people in the San Francisco area who are contemplating a divorce are often held back by their fear of the anger, stress and recrimination that accompany many divorces. Mediated divorce settlements were devised to help couples agree on many, if not all, of the...
Tips for helping your children cope with divorce
Transitioning to life after divorce can be a lot to take in as an adult. And even if you and your ex have kept your plans and the legal settlement civil, your children may still feel stress or uneasiness about it. Instead of trying to pretend like the divorce is no...
Property division, community and quasi-community property
In a San Francisco divorce, people are prone to having disputes about myriad issues. Most will think about child support, child custody and alimony. These are undoubtedly critical in a divorce proceeding. Still, property division frequently comes up as a challenging...
To keep or sell the family home in a divorce?
The family home is often one of a couple’s most valuable assets, both financially and emotionally. Perhaps this is why deciding what to do with it in the event of a divorce is such an important decision. Both spouses may wish to keep the home, but there are some...
The benefits of collaborative divorce and financial planning
When we think of divorce, we often picture a disgruntled couple fighting in a courtroom over family heirlooms and time with their children. For many couples, working things out in a calmer setting may be the way to go. Collaborative divorce has gained popularity over...
