Divorce With Respect
Nowadays, more and more same-sex couples in California are using assisted reproductive technology (ART) to start a family. This advanced technology can involve in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the freezing of unfertilized eggs or fertilized embryos. Pursuing these...
Statistically, many couples with troubled marriages stick together through the holiday season, only to separate in the early part of the year. University of Washington researchers reviewed divorce filing data from 2011 to 2015 and found that March is the most common...
The world is currently impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These times of uncertainty can be especially trying for parents. Circumstances are even more complicated for separated parents who share custody of their children. These seven guidelines were drafted by leaders...
It is common for divorcing parents to hear that they can modify their child support agreement if their financial circumstances change considerably. But what about other agreements, such as the custody agreement and parenting plan? When can parents change those...
Every relationship is different. So, every divorce is different as well. However, one thing remains the same in any situation: divorce is hard. It is a difficult decision to make and a challenging process to navigate. That prospect might leave many people facing a...
Spousal support is a touchy subject for some people. Part of the issue with it is that people do not understand some aspects of the law regarding support. There is a very common misconception in California that spousal support lasts until one party dies. This is not...
It can be tough to decide who gets what in a divorce. Trying to separate your lives into two separate piles is not something you probably dreamed of doing, but this is inevitable when you divorce. You need to take all your assets and debts and divide them between you...
Since California is a community property state, divorcing couples must divide their marital property equally. These strict regulations can lead to challenges when it comes to dividing the family home. Each spouse often has fond memories and attachments to the house....
Unfortunately, there is no single answer or strategy for how to approach parenting after a divorce. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and their children have different needs. Therefore, there are several ways that California parents can take on post-divorce...
Having decided to end your marriage, you want to put the heartache and stress behind you quickly, but that is not likely to happen in the courtroom. However, you may consider collaborative divorce, a respectful, economical alternative to litigation where you have...
