Holidays can be a wonderful time of the year. On the other hand, divorce and custody issues also skyrocket during these times. Pressure can work both ways. Many parents facing a question of child custody and visitation may wonder if a child’s age can influence child custody decisions in divorce […]
Family law issues often escalate during the holidays. Especially if you are in the midst of a divorce and your idea of “normal” is already up in the air. The holidays bring schedule changes, out-of-the-ordinary travel plans, and high emotion as some will not have access to their loved ones. […]
Many Californians know that if they head into a divorce, the default of property division in California is to divide all marital assets equally. However, when you receive something like an inheritance or a gift that is meant for you alone, you might wonder if you can keep that from […]
A prenuptial agreement is meant to take the stress and guesswork out of what could otherwise be a messy divorce. However, when heartbreak and assets are on the line, sometimes a mess just cannot be avoided. Couples need to understand that not every prenuptial agreement is ironclad. There are a […]
Divorcing parents do not stop being parents when they stop being spouses. In the vast majority of cases, some kind of parenting relationship must continue, even after a marriage ends. Courts presume that a child’s best interests are served by a continuing relationship with both parents. Barring egregious circumstances, parents […]