Divorce With Respect
Married couples may vow to love each other in "sickness and in health" but what about during other stressful times? Regardless of which marriage vows you recited at your wedding, the reality is that many life events forever alter a marriage. In some cases this...
In previous posts on this blog, we have discussed the many ways that social media affects our lives and our relationships. Looking at marriages in particular, we have seen increasing numbers of divorce and child custody cases involving accusations supported by...
For Sacramento couples who are preparing for "gray divorces," or divorces after age 50, financial concerns associated with divorce may prove to be especially challenging. In California, each spouse is entitled to half of all "community property" during a divorce,...
In a prior article we posted on our website, we discussed a case involving a grandmother seeking visitation of her grandchildren. In that article, which can be read by clicking here, we note that cases involving grandparents and custody or visitation often become...
The rise of the amicable and more civil divorce is undeniable. Couples and even state courts are trying to minimize the negative, bitter side of a split by focusing on collaborative resolutions, mediation and child-sharing arrangements. Of course, there are still many...
Parents who divorce can go through a very difficult period of adjustment when it comes to raising their kids. In addition to the challenges of figuring out living situations, many people will run into money problems when the income that supported one household cannot...
Getting married can result in a number of immediate changes: You might take a different name or you may move into a new home with your spouse. Many couples also choose to immediately combine finances and take the phrase "What's mine is yours," quite literally. But is...
Having a child can significantly change a person's life. It means waking up for late-night feedings, buying a bigger home, saving up for college tuition and adjusting to a whole new daily schedule focused on caring for a child. Parents often have to make another...
There are many family law issues that are painful, emotionally challenging and frustrating experiences, from divorce to child custody to dividing up property. Sadly, these issues can be significantly more upsetting when they also involve claims of domestic abuse or...
In previous posts on this blog, we have discussed the importance of having a prenuptial agreement in many different situations. For example, if you and your partner have significant or significantly different assets, if you are a high-profile couple and want to...
