Family Law

One of the options couples in California can have to resolve their divorce issues is mediation. When they choose it, they attempt to resolve their issues, such as division of property, child custody, and financial support, out of the courtroom by working with a...

While going through a California divorce, you have many things to consider. One of them is something most people don’t think about, life insurance. Managing your life insurance can make things easier. Review your life insurance policy During your divorce, you may want...

When a custodial parent passes away, the parent who does not have custody of the child and other relatives will likely be concerned about who will receive custody. Loved ones who want to help should learn about the correct procedures to follow with the family court to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...