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Tips For Dealing with a Difficult Ex-Spouse in California
With over 300 years of collective experience helping clients through the divorce process, we have seen our fair share of…
Can Both Parents Claim Their Child on Taxes in California?
Raising children is an expensive process, and when parents live in separate households, the expenses increase. The State of California…
What is Spousal Abandonment in California?
When a husband or wife leaves the family home in California, the spouse left behind often wonders whether they have…
10 Common Reasons for Divorce in California
Since California is a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce, many people believe that their divorce attorney has no…
The Tricky Task of Navigating Pension Division in Divorce in California
Dividing community property in a California divorce seems like it should be simple. Each spouse gets half, right? Well, the…
Conflict Avoidance—a Key Factor in Divorce for Couples Over 50 in California
Why are so many more couples over the age of 50 choosing to separate their lives and get divorced? For…
A Checklist for Divorce in California
Divorce is a complex process in California, with numerous critical details to be arranged. The impact of decisions you make…
What To Do and Not Do Re Child Support Modification in California
There are definitely times when child support orders need to be modified. Life changes, often without warning, and legal obligations…
How Long Does a Father Have to Be Absent to Lose His Rights in California?
California laws are based on the premise that it is good for a child to have a meaningful relationship with…
Is It Okay to Move Out of the Marital Home Before the Divorce Is Finalized in California?
Divorce tears a family’s home life into pieces. But unlike some states, California does not require divorcing couples to live…
What is Joint Custody in California and How is it Different from Sole Custody
Child custody can be one of the most emotionally charged aspects of divorce or separation. It touches on the heart…
What Can You Do in California if the Other Parent Isn’t Following Your Custody Agreement?
Custody agreements are powerful yet fragile. The terms of custody arrangements and parenting plans are supposed to control interactions between…
