When It's Over,
It's time to move on
When It's Over,
It's Time To Move On
Family Law Blog
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 divorce need to be proactive and prepared if […]
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 place in California, they can certainly provide insight into how the court handles […]
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 during the marriage will have to […]
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 in any circumstances but when it comes to a family home, […]
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 property statute commands that all property acquired by the couple during the […]
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 regardless of who acquired what. Even if you stayed home while your spouse […]
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 determined in California. Child custody decisions are based on what is […]
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5 Rules To Live By During a Pandemic NYT
There’s no playbook for living through a pandemic, so we decided to create one. With some basic rules to guide you, everyone can lower risk and live a full life while we wait for the virus to get under control. While it might feel as if the coronavirus crisis is over, it’s not. The virus […]
Why valuation is critical during a divorce
Divorce can be a complicated process for a California couple, particularly when the partners own a variety of tangible and intangible assets. When two people decide to end their marriage, they must assess the classification of their property as either community property or separate property. Most of the property that couples amass during their married […]
