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...
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Maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship
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...
When a will is not the best choice
Some Californians think that a last will and testament will cover everything when the time comes to leave accumulated wealth to heirs. While a will is an integral part of estate planning, this document doesn't work well in some situations. Limitations of a will...
Understanding property and debt division in divorce
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, understanding the basics about debt, marital and separate property can help you during your negotiations. California laws have specific rules about each, requiring you to abide by them so that you can divide your...
Divorce and qualified assets
When it comes to divorce in California, untangling finances is one of the most difficult parts of the process. Special assets like 401(k) accounts and IRAs can prove very complex, and managing their division can involve large tax bills if not handled correctly....
Advantages and disadvantages of revocable and irrevocable trusts
If you are creating an estate plan in California, you may wonder whether a trust would be a useful tool for you. One of the first things you will need to decide is whether you need a revocable or irrevocable trust. Changing a trust One of the major differences in the...
Divorce when you have a medical practice
In California, divorce is usually a difficult process for everyone involved. It can be especially challenging when there's a medical practice involved, and it's marital property. The good news is that it's possible to get a desirable outcome if you find yourself in...
Preparing for mediation: The pros and cons
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...
How to manage your life insurance during a divorce
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...
3 basic things you can do with your estate plan
Many California residents haven’t even completed a basic will, let alone set up other estate planning documents like powers of attorney or trusts. If you have some assets and a family, you may want to start thinking about your estate plan. Here are a few of the basic...