When many California residents think about the divorce process, they imagine fighting things out in court. While litigation is the traditional route to ending a marriage, and it is unavoidable in some cases, it is not something every couple has to go through. There...
Month: September 2021
Understanding the concept of “best interests of the child”
The phrase “best interests of the child” is a phrase often heard during the course of a California divorce involving minor children. California laws make “the best interests of the child” the predominant factor in determining who should have physical custody of the...
Using an appraiser in a divorce
Dividing assets can be the most complex and contentious issue in a California divorce, especially if either spouse has been previously married or if the couple owns significant assets. Before deciding whether to retain an appraiser, a spouse on the cusp of a divorce...
How is child custody determined in California?
Child custody can be a sensitive issue for many divorcing couples. Several factors are used to determine child custody and knowing what those are can help provide for a smoother child custody process for the divorcing couple and their family. Child custody factors...