When a marriage comes to an end, the more marital assets there are to divide, the more complicated the split may be. Couples in San Francisco who own businesses probably know that a business is likely to be affected by a divorce situation. There are some things that...
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A child custody agreement can be customized
Children often bear the brunt of their parents’ divorce. If parents who are working out child custody issues put the best interests of their children first, they will consider moving forward in a space of mutual respect. Divorcing parents in San Francisco can work...
Making the right divorce financial choices
Financial and legal decisions can compound the emotional difficulties of ending a marriage. But these decisions can have long-term consequences after your divorce when one income pays the expenses that were paid by two spousal incomes. Choosing the right financial...
How do I begin the process of adopting my stepchild?
Blended families come in all shapes and sizes. There can be many reasons why you and your spouse have decided that the time has come for you to legally adopt the stepchildren that you have been helping to raise. The legal process might seem daunting at first, but it’s...
What types of visitation options do parents have in California?
In California, when parents divorce, child custody decisions will be one of the most important issues they have to address. While sometimes joint physical custody is an option if it is feasible for both parents to spend an equal amount of time with the child in their...
Three reasons paternity is important under the law
Paternity is the legal recognition of a man’s parentage over a child. While paternity is presumed and recognized when a woman gives birth and is married to a man, other circumstances can lead to questions about the identity of a child’s biological father. This post...
California child support obligations
Parents have an obligation to support their children financially until they become adults, with some limited exceptions. In California, child support pays for living and medical expenses and is paid according to the court’s child support order. Child support payments...
How does the marriage’s duration factor in with spousal support?
Spousal support can be a contentious issue in a California divorce. Many factors are considered if one spouse is requesting it and the other spouse is disputing how much he or she should pay. While income, savings, education and whether there are children are factors...
Here’s how to prepare for divorce negotiations
Most divorces resolve through negotiations before they ever go to trial. While that might sound appealing to you, especially given that a judge who doesn’t know you would otherwise be left making important decisions about your future, you’ll want to make sure that...
Tips on coparenting during the holidays
The holiday season is here, and if you divorced in 2020 the holidays may look different than they have in years past, especially if you have children. Parents in San Francisco want to ensure their children have a happy holiday season following a divorce. The following...