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Can I Write My Own Prenuptial Agreement in California?
Posted in Divorce on June 7, 2022
A prenuptial agreement is a great way to protect your assets against every possible eventuality. If you and your spouse want to head into your marriage free of anxiety about the future, put the details of what will happen should you get divorced down in writing. While you may be tempted to draft a prenuptial… read more
Can I Take My Child Internationally Under Custody?
Posted in Child Custody on June 5, 2022
If you were given custody of your child in a divorce or legal separation in California, you may assume you have the right to travel with your child internationally. There are rules you must obey as a divorced co-parent, however, even if you have full or primary custody. Before you travel or relocate internationally with… read more
Stay-at-Home Mom Divorce Rights in California
Posted in Divorce on May 10, 2022
As a stay-at-home mom, you’ve dedicated your life to taking care of the household, the children and your spouse. You’ve dealt with the stress and sacrifice of managing everything else while your spouse works. During a divorce, however, you may run into challenges getting the outcome that you deserve. It is important to know your… read more
Posted in Divorce on May 2, 2022
While the purpose of a divorce is to end a relationship, this doesn’t mean the process has to be fraught with tension, fighting or litigation. It may be possible to come to a reasonable and amicable (good-natured) agreement with your ex-spouse through dialogue, cooperation and negotiation. This is known as an amicable divorce, and it… read more
California Uncontested Divorce, Collaborative Divorce and Mediation
Posted in Divorce on May 1, 2022
Getting divorced in California doesn’t have to mean a stressful or expensive court trial. In fact, the majority of divorcing couples in California successfully avoid going to court. They do this by achieving a divorce settlement. There are a few different ways to achieve a settlement, each with unique pros and cons. They include uncontested… read more
The Five Stages of Divorce Mediation
Posted in Divorce Mediation on March 29, 2022
Divorce mediation is a type of dispute resolution that is a popular alternative to going to trial. With mediation, a couple has a chance to resolve their issues and create a settlement agreement – preventing the case from a tedious, expensive and unpredictable court trial. If you are considering mediation during your divorce case in… read more
How to Navigate Parental Alienation
Posted in Divorce on March 29, 2022
Divorces involving kids can be messy even in the best of circumstances. If one parent alienates the other, this can make the situation even tougher on the entire family. Parental alienation is when one parent tries to turn a child against the other by using fear, lies, insults or estrangement. Parental alienation can be consciously… read more
Modifying a Family Court Order in California
Posted in Divorce on January 28, 2022
Once the courts grant an order for child custody, child support or alimony in a legal separation or divorce case, it must be followed. Disobeying a court order can lead to legal and even criminal consequences. It may be possible to modify a family court order in California, however, if you go through the right… read more
Has COVID-19 Affected the Divorce Rate?
Posted in Divorce on January 28, 2022
The decision to get divorced has always been a personal one, driven by factors such as financial stress, individual beliefs or irreconcilable differences. When the COVID-19 pandemic first began, there was a surprising spike in the number of divorce cases being filed due to reasons such as financial strain, domestic violence and couples quarantining together…. read more
What Can Void a Prenuptial Agreement?
Posted in Prenuptial Agreements on January 5, 2022
A prenuptial agreement is a popular way to protect a spouse’s assets in the event of a dissolution of marriage. A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract with terms that both parties have agreed will come into effect should the couple ever divorce. In certain circumstances, however, a prenuptial agreement will be voided, or… read more