The U.S. military provides very generous pensions. A 20-year veteran can retire and collect 50 percent of their base pay and cost-of-living increases for the rest of their lives. Dividing military pensions in a divorce is important for spouses but may be a complicated...
It is a given that in most divorce cases the soon-to-be ex-couple will likely have plenty of emotions boiling to the surface at various times during the legal process. After all, a divorce is the end of a significant and extremely personal part of most peoples’ lives:...
Unlike in bygone eras, divorce no longer has the stigma it once had. That is not to say divorce is no longer a big, but it is to say that the social ramifications and “four letter word” status have disappeared. Indeed, as divorce rates across the world spike, we all...
There are a lot of unsettling things about divorce. You may be uncertain about your financial future, the emotional toll the process can take, and what people think of you moving forward. Those are all legitimate concerns, but if you have children then you’re probably...
When California couples get married and have a prenuptial agreement (also referred to as a premarital agreement), it will address many potential issues that frequently come up for dispute in a divorce. That includes various forms of property division. Spousal support...
The collaborative divorce process can help divorcing couples resolve their divorce-related concerns through a series of negotiations rather than through the adversarial divorce court process. The negotiation process can help divorcing couples resolve property...
This blog recently discussed child custody and child custody during the holidays. Navigating child custody can be challenging for divorcing parents which is why they should be familiar with how child custody is determined. Child custody is based on what is in the best...
The winter holidays are coming up, and this makes it a good time for California parents to review their child custody and visitation orders. These orders will outline who is to have the child in their care on which holidays. If your circumstances have changed, and the...
Divorce mediation can help divorcing couples negotiate a divorce settlement agreement that addressed their divorce-related concerns including property division, child custody, child support and spousal support. It is useful for divorcing couples to have an...
Collaborative law divorce offers a variety of different benefits for divorcing couples. It is one of the family law options that can provide benefits divorcing couples should be familiar with when considering which divorce process is best for them. Benefits of...