California is a community property state. The expectation, then, is that property division upon marital dissolution will be a 50/50 split. Achieving that fair split, though, can be an elusive goal because valuations are so complex. Accurate, reliable valuations are...
Month: May 2023
What can ‘reasonable’ parenting time look like in California?
One of the first questions parents ask if they file for divorce is who will have custody of their children, or “parenting time” as it is called in California. Any parenting time arrangements should be reasonable. What reasonable means can be determined by the parents...
Top reasons to seek a child custody modification
A child custody dispute can quickly become heated. You and your child’s other parent may each think you know what’s best for your kid, which can cause disagreements over everything from discipline to schooling and religious upbringing. But you might breathe a sigh of...
Incorporating vacation plans into your parenting plan
Newly separated couples with children often have a hard time coordinating their schedules when they no longer live in the same house. Parents will have to come up with a child custody arrangement that works well for both of them while still prioritizing the child....
Do I have to pay my spouse’s debts if we divorce?
One of the most complicated aspects of property division during a California divorce is dividing up debts. If you have not yet filed for divorce, it might be best to try to pay off as much of your debt as possible before filing for divorce to make the process less...
Expect a high-conflict divorce if your spouse is a narcissist
Some divorces are easier to withstand than others. While any divorce has its ups and downs, some divorcees are lucky to keep their divorce friendly, or at least business-like, so they can cooperatively settle their issues and move their separate ways. Some divorces...