Appeals

What Is Marital Misconduct in Divorce Law?

Posted in Appeals,Divorce on April 5, 2026

A marriage can dissolve for a range of different reasons. In some cases, spouses simply drift apart, and the breakdown of the marriage cannot be attributed to one person. But in other cases, marital misconduct like adultery or abuse may have been at play. If you are pursuing a divorce in California, you may wonder… read more

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Does the cost of a law degree need to be paid back in a divorce?

Posted in Advanced Degrees,Appeals,California,Community Property,Family Code,Property Division on October 17, 2017

“A law degree is not a ticket to prosperity.” — In re Marriage of Graham, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District (2003) Ratzer Family Law recently won a family law appeal brought after the divorce of our client and his former wife, who were married in 2009. During their 2016 divorce trial, the wife… read more

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