Family Law Blog

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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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 […]

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 […]

While divorce is oftentimes the best option for parents in a troubled marriage who want to move forward on a positive note, parents in the Bay Area may still be concerned with how the divorce will affect their child. Ultimately, children can grow and thrive even if their parents are divorced when parents are able […]

Many married people in the Bay Area have seen financial success that go beyond their paycheck. They may have enjoyed the benefits of bonuses, stock options and company perks. These are all valuable assets, so it is important that those who receive them understand how they will be treated if they decide to divorce. Parting […]

California courts use a relatively complicated formula to determine how much child support a parent must pay. A court will look at several factors, such as the child’s needs and the amount of time the child spends with each parent. Perhaps the most important factor is the parent’s ability to pay. With that in mind, […]

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS SHARING CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME OF CHILDREN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The goal of these recommendations is to encourage the parties to follow their parenting plan as closely as possible, as doing so will ensure a level of consistency and stability that is in the children’s best interests. These recommendations recognize California’s […]

Raising children in California has its challenges, one of those challenges can be that there are many costs associated with raising them. People need to pay for basics such as food, clothing and a home, which can be expensive by themselves. However, as parents know there are many other costs as well such as school […]

Confined to homebase with spouses and children, keeping one’s marriage healthy is a challenge even to those with strong and happy relationships. Here are some ways to protect our unions during this pandemic. Read in CNN: https://apple.news/A0lIoP0jyR_OAZSqG6xTMdw