When getting a divorce, soon-to-be former couples have to figure out many big and small details before legally dissolving their marriage. Some couples will have an easier time ironing out these details than others. Those with children tend to have the most trouble, as...
California Family Law Blog
Valuing a business in a California divorce
One of the most vexing problems in a California divorce is dividing a business owned and operated exclusively by the divorcing couple. California’s community property law requires that the net value of such assets be divided equally between the divorcing spouses, but...
Think carefully before fighting for the family home in a divorce
When a California couple goes through a divorce, they must address all marital property, and this often includes the house. Deciding what to do with the family home in a divorce can be a complex and emotionally-challenging process. It’s normal to want to remain in the...
Fighting for the family pets when ending a marriage
For many California couples, one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding what will happen to the family pet. Dogs, cats and other types of domestic animals are often considered part of the family, and ending a marriage can raise difficult questions...
Cavallari seeks primary custody in divorce with Cutler
Marital problems can enter the life of any marriage. Whether spouses are newlyweds or married for decades, the decision to end a marriage could occur at any point. And with this decision comes with it many more difficult and important decisions to make. Although...
Missteps during divorce can lead to long-term financial harm
The end of a marriage will significantly impact both parties long-term. The choices you make during this process matter because they can affect your daily life for years or decades down the road. Mistakes made during a divorce can lead to serious financial harm, and...
Is it possible to have a child support order adjusted?
You and your former spouse went through the divorce process, and in the end, the court issued an order of financial support for your children. The initial order seemed to be working out for a while, but now, it is just not cutting it. This has you wondering if you can...
Divorce: Introducing a new partner to your children
After getting married and settling down to a new life in California, a spouse doesn't likely expect that, one day, he or she will be filing a petition for divorce. No one "expects" divorce, but most people understand that certain issues can arise that cause...
Jurnee Smollet-Bell, Josiah Bell about to divorce
Actress Jurnee Smollet-Bell has started proceedings to end her marriage with Josiah Bell. They've been married for nearly 10 years. While the reasons for the divorce were not reported, the couple no doubt have a number of family law issues to resolve.Bell has been an...
Property division: Why would a spouse try to hide assets?
A California attorney who has been hired to help investigate a possible hidden asset scheme might recommend searching in several different places. Achieving an appropriate property division agreement requires full disclosure on the part of both spouses. If one of them...
