With so much changing during a divorce and after it, it is only natural that both parties try to hang on to the familiar as much as possible. This is why property division is often so contested, especially when it comes to ownership over the family home. Deciding who...
Year: 2021
Taking care of the children in a high-conflict divorce
Everyone suffers in a divorce, but it is the children who will be the most profoundly impacted. Of course, divorce is the best course of action when there are fundamental differences between the parents that lead to constant fights and underlying tension. But when...
The perils of divorcing after 50
For some couples entering their golden years, the financial landscape may be seeming a little less secure than they may have anticipated. As the rate of divorce for couples after age 50 has doubled since 1990, the phenomenon of gray divorce has garnered recent...
Can you take your child on an out-of-state vacation post-divorce?
Summer is just around the corner, and with children in California on summer break this may mean taking a road trip, enjoy a beach vacation or visit a popular theme park. If a child’s parents are divorced, they will likely want to make sure that their time with their...
Will my divorce settlement include spousal support?
During your marriage, your spouse has been the breadwinner. You’ve depended on his or her financial support for years, and now that you are getting a divorce, you worry about how you’ll be able to support yourself. This has you wondering if your divorce settlement...
How is a legal separation in California different from divorce?
Sometimes a married couple in California needs to take a break from one another, but for a variety of reasons do not want to divorce. Legal separation may be the solution they are looking for, at least for a while. The following is some information on legal separation...
How a “no-fault” divorce may result in a high-conflict process
California is known as a no-fault divorce state. That means that a party does not have to claim that their spouse did something significantly wrong that led to the end of their marriage. Though other jurisdictions still recognize and may require claims of fault to get...
Why is it important to establish paternity in California?
Becoming a parent is a stressful event even when a person has a strong relationship with their co-parent. Across California, men and women become new parents each day and jump into a world of unknowns. When paternity is in question, the difficult process of becoming a...
The advantages of ADR in divorce settlements
When the subject of divorce comes up, it often brings to mind a courtroom battle, long drawn-out fights over custody or property, and extensive emotional distress for the whole family. Fortunately, there are non-litigated options, called alternative dispute resolution...
Arbitration vs. mediation in my divorce: Which is a better fit?
There is a perception that California divorces need to be contentious and complicated with the sides in dispute over every issue and ending up in court. However, that does not need to be so. In some situations, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can be effective....