Ending a marriage involves many decisions that, among other things, can have long-term financial consequences. Preparing your finances should be an important part of your divorce planning. Property division California is a community property state where all assets...
Month: January 2021
Should grandparent visitation be in a child custody order?
Divorce is a difficult process that impacts virtually every member of a family. Beyond immediate family members, it also affects grandparents and other extended family members who may have strong relationships with the kids. Parents may not agree on how and when their...
The benefits of mediation in a California divorce
Individuals in the southern Los Angeles area and elsewhere in California who are contemplating a divorce have many concerns: custody and support of minor children, selling the family home, dividing community property and alimony. Above all, the biggest worry for many...
The types of custody and what they mean for a California family
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to visitation and parenting time after a divorce. A California family may decide that joint custody is the right choice, or there are times when one parent feels it is truly best to pursue sole custody. These are not the only...
ADR methods can keep your divorce from going to trial
You’re ready to file for divorce, but you know reaching a fair settlement with your spouse is going to prove difficult. You do not want to fight things out in court, but you fear that is where things will head. Is going to trial inevitable? The good news is, no, going...