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California parents starting the custody process are likely to have many questions. A custody order or agreement can contain complex language or unfamiliar terms, and it is important you understand what each term means. Unless you have gone through the custody process...
You may have been married for many years. During that time, your career was booming and you were able to build a really good life for your spouse and you, including a lot of valuable assets that you could enjoy together. Now, many years down the road, things are not...
Divorce is a deeply personal issue, and if contemplating or facing a divorce, you may wonder about many things. If you, or both of you, have high assets, it may not be the first thing to cross your mind, but stocks and bonds are one facet of your assets that deserve...
Dividing assets in a California divorce is not always simplified by the community property statute. The couple’s assets must be valued, and the total value of the couple’s property must be determined before the court can apply the community property rule. For most...
If your marriage is not working despite your best efforts, you can choose between filing for divorce or legal separation. Each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages. A family law attorney in your area can help you decide what to do based on your...
If you divorce, you will most likely wonder about many aspects of the process. Alimony is an issue that comes up often; mostly, people have questions about what happens once the divorce is final. However, alimony can be an important part of the divorce process as...
Just like no two marriages are the same, neither are any two divorces. Many of the same issues must be dealt with, such as child custody, spousal support and property division, but each of them varies from one couple to the next. For couples with a high net worth,...
Divorcing parents often find that determining child custody arrangements is the most challenging part of their divorce. California courts encourage parents to create a parenting plan or a written agreement regarding child custody and visitation. Once you and your...
Many couples in California spend a lot of time planning their weddings. And they spend quite a bit of money on their weddings too. Of course, this is all justified because a wedding is supposed to be a joyous time for the couple and their family members. When couples...
Many people who have gone through divorce in California tend to view the judge’s signature on the final order as the very last step. Unfortunately, life is not certain, even after a divorce. The former spouses may experience unanticipated life changes, such as a new...