When It’s Over,
It’s time to move on
When It’s Over,
It’s Time To Move On
Family Law Blog
Protecting your business in a divorce
Divorce can disrupt your business or your earnings whether you are a majority shareholder, board member or CEO. But there are ways to help assure that ending your marriage, particularly in a high asset divorce, does not harm your business. Risks Business may be...
Small business owners have unique needs in a divorce
There are many small business owners in the Bay Area. Small business owners understand how hard it is to build and maintain a successful business. Often, they are hoping their business will continue to the next generation and for many years to come. But a divorce can...
How is spousal support awarded in California?
It is no secret that a divorce can turn life upside down for both spouses. For the spouse who made less money however, it can be especially difficult to get used to living on just one income alone. Stay-at-home parents who were not working outside the home at all...
Getting a share of income still unpaid but earned during marriage
Celebrity divorces often seem completely unrealistic when compared with the lifestyles and needs of more average households. Child support for a single month might exceed the income of another family for an entire year. However, given that many of these divorces take...
A quick look at gray divorce and its challenges
Divorce isn’t easy, regardless of your age. But for a few years now there’s been a growing trend of so-called “gray divorces.” These divorces involve people who age 50 and older, and they present some unique challenges. As a result, those who are going through a gray...
Dividing assets in a California divorce: is it always 50/50?
Nine states, including California, follow community property law when it comes to dividing up property in a divorce. In other words, all marital property will be divided equitably between the spouses Many divorcing couples in California think that their divorce will...
What happens to a family home during divorce?
The process of dividing a family home can be overwhelming and emotional for divorcing couples. Because of that, it is helpful to know what options are available to help the couple through such a difficult decision. Property division during a divorce can be challenging...
Using an appraiser in a high asset California divorce
When a California couple decides to end their marriage, one of their most immediate concerns is division of the marital estate. Most Californians realize that they live in a community property state, but very few understand how that law works. Basically, the community...
Can you seek a portion of your spouse’s stock option in a divorce?
California is one of a small number of states that still apply the community property concept when dividing assets between spouses in a divorce. Community property is a legal concept that essentially makes assets earned during marriage joint property of both spouses...
California child custody basics every parent needs to know
From the divorce process, to following divorce, there can be a variety of child custody complexities and challenges for parents to navigate. Because of this, it can be helpful to ensure parents understand some of the fundamentals of child custody and how it is...
