Many California parents who go through a divorce share custody of their children. Unfortunately, in some instances, the court only deems one parent suitable, resulting in a single parent gaining sole custody. While having sole custody of your child seems like a great...
Dividing assets is usually a major part of the divorce process. While some assets are easy to identify, there are others that might not necessarily come to mind at the outset, such as copyrights, but they can become an issue in a California divorce. Who has a right to...
When California family law judges issue child support orders, the monthly payment is based on the incomes of both parents and the custody arrangements in place. If these factors change significantly, the amount the noncustodial parent is required to pay may be...
In California, there are many people who may serve in a co-parenting role. Usually, co-parents are separated partners or spouses who are parents of a child; however, they are not always biological parents. Co-parenting can sometimes be difficult, and this is...
California is the perfect state for wealthy individuals to enjoy a Mediterranean-like environment. Sometimes, however, these people must unfortunately go through the divorce process. It's understandable to protect certain assets in a divorce. Some of these assets can...
Many parents sharing custody in California try to be fair with their co-parenting plans. As a result, it’s only natural that some consider the alternating weeks schedule. However, there are some good reasons to avoid using that when creating a custody plan....
Going through a divorce is a challenging and emotionally draining process. And asset division can be particularly complex, especially when high-value assets are involved. However, a non-contested divorce can provide a protective shield for your high-value assets,...
Being in a marriage that is failing can leave you in a precarious state of mind. This is nowhere truer than when you are married to a narcissist. California divorce laws are the same for most couples no matter their circumstances. But when you are trying to liberate...
A California judge will use the best interest of the child standard when issuing a child custody order. However, you don't necessarily need to go to court to come to terms on a custody agreement. If you feel comfortable talking with your partner, mediation might be...
If you divorce your spouse, you may lose some of your assets. This may delay your retirement. Financial infidelity can further complicate matters, as the loss of marital property might make retirement impossible. Assets may be depleted Your spouse may use funds in a...