Divorce is a big step in California, but it doesn't have to be a major disaster. If you take the time to plan ahead and prepare your finances for divorce, you can minimize potential problems. If you have not prepared your finances for divorce yet, here's what you need...
San Francisco Estate And Family Law Blog
Estate planning and pets
Pet owners in California know that their animals have unique personalities and needs. It’s not uncommon to recognize a pet in estate planning documents. After all, you want to make sure that your beloved dog or cat ends up being cared for by the right person if...
Couples get divorced more when men earn less
California marriages face a number of challenges, especially in this day and age. While the divorce rate is stable, one factor that could impact marriages is rising wages for women. This could both give women more financial independence and possibly spark resentment...
How are restricted stock options treated in divorce?
Restricted stock options are a special kind of compensation that is generally provided to executives and other high-level employees, workers at startups, and some other categories. They can be highly valuable, but their limitations mean that it is complex to manage...
What grandparents need to consider during estate planning
As a grandparent living in California, estate planning is important to you. You want to be sure that your grandchildren receive proper care in the event of your death or incapacity. However, there are many different estate planning strategies that you should consider...
Tips for staying strategic during a divorce
Successfully maneuvering through a contentious divorce in California requires patience, skill, and strategic thinking. Unfortunately, remaining calm and collected isn’t always easy when ending a marriage. But "difficult" isn’t "impossible." In fact, enlisting a...
Real estate assets and divorce
The marital home is often sold in divorce and the proceeds from the sale are divided between the former spouses. However, if you're an investor with a large real estate portfolio, you have additional factors to consider. Here are some important tips to keep in mind if...
Does income hurt or help a child custody case?
How much a parent loves his or her child and wants to provide him or her with the best care could factor into a child custody decision. That said, financial considerations may impact a California family court judge when deciding who gets custody. A parent or guardian...
Surviving divorce: 4 tips for women business owners
California has more women-owned companies than any other state with over 1.3 million female-headed operations. When women business owners divorce, they risk disruption to their companies that could undermine their success. Here is a handful of tips for entrepreneurial...
Do long-term marriages face divorce risks?
A large number of California spouses celebrate many years together. People's perceptions about decades-long marriages are that the unions will last "forever." That is not always the case, as many spouses file for divorce even decades after being married. A long-term...