Most Californians understand that property in a divorce must be divided according to the rules of community property. According to the general rule of community property, the net value of marital assets must be divided equally between the divorcing spouses. Although...
Month: November 2023
Top ways to defend against a motion to modify custody
With a moment’s notice, you can suddenly find yourself facing the prospect of a child custody modification. This motion, filed by your child’s other parent, can threaten your child’s stability and your time and relationship with your kid. In other words, there’s a lot...
The real costs of divorce
No one goes into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. However, with the divorce rate remaining around 50%, it is impossible to ignore the possibility of divorce. This process not only ends the union, but it also has the tendency to come with a hefty price tag....
Who gets to keep our dog or cat after divorce?
Getting divorced is rarely an easy option, but when it is needed, it is worth it. But, for pet parents, especially those without children, the first question is usually, who gets the family pet? After all, they are part of your family, but does California law treat...