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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...
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...
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...
Social media is an element of many people’s everyday lives, especially as more of us use these sites to connect with friends and family. However, just as your posts can have a significant impact on your friendships and your marriage, the posts you make on social media...
Family law issues can be some of the most difficult legal challenges that California residents face. Not only are these legal issues that are presenting individuals and families with the stress of courtroom interaction and, potentially, rulings from a judge, but they...
There are many potential advantages and benefits of divorce mediation for divorcing couples to consider when they decide how to handle their divorce. Divorce mediation is an alternative to a litigated divorce that divorced couples may want to consider the advantages...
Like many other states, California affords couples who want to live apart the option of pursuing a legal separation instead of a divorce. Probably the biggest difference between a legal separation and a divorce is that, in the case of a legal separation, the couple...
Spousal support is a court-ordered certain amount of support money that one legally separated partner must pay the other each month. This support is also known as alimony. In California, in order for the court to order spousal support, there must be an established...
No matter the reason for your divorce, you likely hoped that you and your former spouse could maintain a united front for your children. Yet, co-parenting is difficult when only one of you puts your best foot forward. Your former spouse may do everything in their...
The family home may be the biggest purchase you made during your marriage. But, as time marches on, not all marriages will last, and you may find yourself wondering what will happen to your family home in your divorce. Generally, there are three options you have...
