Family Law Blog

This blog recently discussed the importance of assets being fully disclosed during the divorce process which is also important during the divorce mediation process. Divorce mediation is an alternative to a traditionally litigated divorce that divorcing couples may wish to consider. The benefits of divorce mediation can range from saving cost and time to also […]

A high asset divorce can lead to an especially complicated divorce process which is why couples with significant assets should be prepared to approach their divorce concerns so it can go as smoothly as possible. Spouses who are prepared for the property division process are in a better position to protect their interests, prioritize their […]

Child custody in California is determined based on what is in the best interests of the child. To get at what is in the best interests of the child, which varies by child and by circumstances, the family law court considers a variety of factors to help them reach a child custody arrangement that is […]

Child custody is a part of many divorces, of course for divorcing couples who have children. It can be helpful to understand the different types of child custody arrangements and how child custody may be awarded, though parents are always encouraged to work out a child custody arrangement that is best for their child and […]

Mediation, like arbitration, has long been part of standard litigation proceedings of business law. However, mediation can also play an important role during family law proceedings, including divorce, as a means of keeping things private, affordable and civil. Mediation is a low-conflict alternative to traditional, litigated divorce that involves working together to set terms for […]

Property division during divorce in California is conducted according to community property rules. California is a community property state which means that properly is owned 50-50 by a couple and will be divided 50-50 if they divorce. It can be helpful for divorcing couples to understand what this looks like during a divorce. Community property […]

I worked in the legal field for over 10 years and it is rare to find such an honest and ethical attorney like Bernie Kempen. He did an outstanding job for me regarding custody and support. – Anonymous

Bernie and his staff are A+! They always answered any questions I had, if not that day then that week. I was so thankful when Bernie sat next to me at the mediation and helped me to reveal other important info that I was not thinking of at the time because I was so nerves […]

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method that can help both parties achieve a more satisfying outcome to family law matters. Read More

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