Cautions of Social Media Use During Divorce in California
Social media continues to gain popularity to the extent that almost everyone has at least one account, whether Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or the like. Those who regularly use social media sometimes post regularly about varying subjects and often use social media as a way to connect with family and friends,
Facing a Divorce as the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends in California
Stay-at-home orders and self-quarantining has impacted family relationships in positive ways for many. Unfortunately, married couples and families have also experienced negative consequences of spending months with one another. As stay-at-home orders are lifted in California, marriage counselors, family lawyers, and other experts have predicted an increase in divorce. Below we
Business Valuation and Divorce in Orange County: What You Need to Know
What You Need to Know Regarding Business Valuation and Divorce in Orange County California is a community property state. When a couple files for divorce, this means any property which was acquired during the marriage, regardless of the name associated with the property becomes the property of both spouses. There are
What Is the Waiting Period for Divorce in California?
Under California Law, couples seeking a divorce must wait six months. You might already know this stipulation, but still have many questions surrounding the waiting period. Below we provide more information about the waiting period as it relates to the dissolution of marriage in California and answers to some questions
Do Unmarried Couples That Live Together Have Community Property Rights in California?
When two people get married, shared property is a given. As the saying goes—"What's your is mine and what's mine is yours." Marriage and divorce laws also support this idea. Yet, the landscape in California and throughout the United States has changed in recent decades. More and more couples, homosexual
Factors Considered When California Courts Determine Custody
Children feel the impact of divorce even in the most amicable situations. The process and outcome of determining custody, which is the rights and responsibilities of each parent in terms of child-rearing after separation, is easily the most impactful for children. In California, courts look at a variety of factors
The Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce In California
If you're considering or pursuing a divorce in California, there are some common financial pitfalls that you should try to avoid during the process. Most experienced family law attorneys have seen clients make these mistakes and pay the price. If you have questions about which steps you should take to
How do I request to reduce my child support payments if I lost my job or my income has gone down?
According to California Child Support Services, either parent of a child (or any legal guardian of a child) can request a change to increase or decrease court-ordered child support at any time. That doesn't mean that their request will achieve the results they want, but they have the right to
Understanding Minor’s Counsel
When a couple is going through a divorce, there are numerous challenges which they face. One of the biggest challenges is addressing the needs of the children of the marriage. Both parents nearly always feel they must take care to address those needs — unfortunately, in many cases, parents cannot
The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make in a Child Custody Case
Child custody cases can quickly become difficult for both parents. Though you may no longer wish to continue relations with your former spouse, you still need to continue interactions with them in order to create the best possible scenario for your children. Not only that, you want to avoid making