A lot of time and effort goes into securing a child custody or child support order. You’ve worked hard to gather evidence to support your position and either negotiate or litigate for the outcome that is best for you and your child. But now your child’s other parent...
Year: 2022
Alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law
It's always a difficult experience when spouses decide to end their marriage. In many cases, they take their hurt feelings and lingering resentments with them into the legal process of divorce. In these cases, every new issue, from property division to child custody,...
Looking for hidden assets during your divorce
If you are in the middle of the divorce process and you have gotten to the point where you are dividing the marital assets that you and your spouse own together, in theory, you will want to be confident that you have both laid all of the assets on the table and that...
What are the advantages of legal separation in California?
When a married couple is going through tough times, they often have to decide whether to stay together and work on the marriage or get a divorce. In California, there is a third option called legal separation. Legal separation is best suited for spouses who have...
Drafting a co-parenting agreement in California
If you and your child’s other parent are separating, one of the biggest challenges you will face is determining child custody and visitation. Even if you are on good terms with your soon-to-be ex right now, you may find yourselves fighting over time with the kids and...
How will my retirement be affected by my divorce?
You have been married for 20, 30, or maybe even 40 years. You thought you and your spouse would be together forever, but the future is uncertain and sometimes forever turns into divorce instead. If you are at or nearing retirement, you may worry about how a divorce...
Unique child support issues can affect high-earners
Like other states, California’s courts will calculate their child support orders based on a set formula. In many cases, this makes the calculation of a child support order relatively simple. However, for those parents in the Manhattan Beach area who are privileged to...
How does domestic violence affect custody and parenting time?
Like other states, California has taken many steps to protect victims of domestic violence and their families. As part of these measures, California has passed several laws which potentially limit the custody and parenting time of a parent credibly accused of domestic...
What custody exchange option is best for you?
California parents know that one of the most challenging aspects of the custody process is working out a custody schedule. This can make it easy to overlook another important piece of a custody plan, which is how custody exchanges will occur. Parents always have the...
What happens if marital property is destroyed or moved?
Divorce can bring out some of the worst behavior in people. Even if you and your spouse are on good terms when you decide to divorce, the stress and emotions involved in a divorce can cause your amicable relationship to quickly deteriorate. What is considered marital...