Sometimes, one parent is awarded sole physical and legal custody of a child. When this happens, decision-making is straightforward, since the parent can act unilaterally. But more often than not, joint legal custody is given to both parents. And depending on the...
Year: 2021
Commingled property can increase the complexity of a divorce
Property division can be one of the most difficult issues in divorce, even under the best of circumstances. And if the couple has a lot of assets, and they have become intertwined throughout the marriage, it can be hard to tell who should keep what. The basics of...
Should pets be treated like the sofa in a divorce?
Pets are our funny, furry companions that provide us with companionship and unconditional love. This love becomes all the more meaningful if pet owners decide to divorce. When pet parents divorce, who gets to keep the pet? Pets as property? Prior to 2018, when it came...
When life changes can child support change as well?
Life is rarely static and a child support order that may have worked for parents in California may someday need to be modified to meet the changing needs of the child or to accommodate changes in either parent’s life. A parent can seek an increase or decrease in the...
What to expect if you file for divorce
Are you thinking about ending your marriage? It is okay if you are, and it is even more okay that you find yourself doing some research before pulling the trigger. It is wise to understand what you’re getting yourself into if you decide to pursue a divorce in the...
How do divorces later in life affect people’s finances?
During divorces in California, couples will need to split up the life that they shared together into two separate lives. They may need to make determinations regarding custody, parenting time and child support if they have minor children. They will also need to divide...
When can people ask to change their custody order?
Raising children in Los Angeles is not always an easy task. People want to raise their children a certain way and to have certain values that they hope their children will carry with them into adulthood. While raising them, parents will have to make many different...
Knowing what to do in an abusive relationship
For abuse victims, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly when the abuse started, or when they began to feel intimidated, fearful, or coerced. For the parent of an abused child, the domestic violence often occurs at a time when that parent is out of the house or in a...
What is the purpose of business valuation in divorce?
California business owners prioritize the needs of their enterprise to ensure its success and to protect its value. In a marriage, the business is arguably the largest asset in the household, so a divorce proceeding can put it at serious risk depending on the...
Can you hold your former spouse in contempt?
A lot of time and effort goes into securing an order dissolving your marriage. And that order or orders can touch on a lot of issues, including child custody and spousal support. Although you hope that your former spouse will adhere to those orders, time and again...