Family Law

If you are co-parenting in California, it is highly likely that your relationship with that co-parent is governed in part by a parenting plan. Depending on when the original order was put into place, you may have been operating under the same set of terms for years. ...

A big part of any divorce is property division. Property in California refers to anything you can buy, sell or that has value.  Obviously, tangible assets like your home or furniture are “property.” However, it also includes things like stocks, your 401k and bank...

Manipulators are people who seek to take control or influence others in a clever and skillful manner. Often, it is at the expense of others since the manipulator is only out to look for their own interests. If your spouse is a master manipulator, life can get pretty...

When filing for divorce, there are many factors to consider. Along with diving assets and liabilities, you must figure out things like child custody, who will retain ownership of the house and more.  Some divorcing couples question whether they can be reimbursed for...

Supervised exchanges occur when a neutral third party facilitates the child custody exchange with your child’s other parent. This is also called a monitored exchange. You may wonder if you should request a supervised exchange for your child custody case. Learn more...

If you are divorcing a narcissist, you know just how challenging it can be. These individuals are masters of manipulation and can make your life difficult. However, it's possible to divorce a narcissist successfully. Educate yourself about narcissism A narcissist is...

While the divorce rate in California has declined in recent years, some professions may face a greater risk of ending their marriages, even when they initially wanted to stay together forever. While some divorces are caused by issues like abuse or infidelity and other...

After a divorce, formerly married persons must adjust to single life. For some, the process could involve embracing less stressful responsibilities during their married days. Tax season might bring several new responsibilities that require careful attention. The...

If you and your child’s other parent are involved in a custody dispute in California, the court will refer you to attend child custody mediation before you return to court. This process can help you resolve your conflicts and might help set the stage for more positive...

Divorcing parents in California can make things easier for their children by carrying out a healthy co-parenting relationship. Here are some tips that can help you to achieve that goal. Be respectful of each other No matter what kind of divorce you and your spouse had...