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Getting Divorced Without Your Spouse’s Signature or Consent

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2023

When couples go through a divorce, it is common for there to be disagreements. There are several…

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Do Grandparents have Rights to Visitation in California?

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Last Modified on Mar 01, 2023

When a marriage ends and children are involved, we often don’t consider the family members beyond those…

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Same-Sex Divorce in California

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Last Modified on Aug 04, 2022

Prior to same-sex marriage, any issue you could possibly imagine regarding divorce has been seen and settled…

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Exclusive Use and Occupancy

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Last Modified on Apr 20, 2022

As we are all hoping the worst of the pandemic is behind us, many couples that were…

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Is there a difference between Visitation and Parenting Time in California?

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Last Modified on Mar 18, 2022

“Visitation” was the term used for the time the noncustodial parent spends with their children. For those…

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How to Avoid a Charge of Contempt of Court if you can No Longer Afford Your Support Payments

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Last Modified on Feb 25, 2022

In family law, a finding of contempt is a way for the Court to “encourage” compliance with…

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Contempt of Court in California

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Last Modified on Dec 08, 2021

Contempt of court order is a legal remedy that is available to either party in a family…

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Divorce vs. Separation in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

When relationships become difficult and a couple is trying to determine whether or not they wish to…

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Resolving Personal Property Division in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

As if a divorce isn’t confusing and tricky enough, when you’re walking down the road of forever…

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Dealing with Divorce in California: Taking Care of Yourself

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult and stressful things that can happen to…

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Dealing with Holiday Stress

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

We are only a few days from the holidays and the end of the holiday season. For…

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Stop Procrastinating on Finalizing your Divorce in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

Stress and emotion are incredible motivators. When things are stressful, we tend to act very quickly. The…

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Reasons To Settle Out of Court in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

Divorce proceedings can be complicated even for the most civil of couples. However, in any case, there…

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Keeping Friends and Family Out of Your Divorce in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

Going through a divorce can be an incredibly personal and emotional time in your life not only…

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How to Handle Social Gatherings with your Ex

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

After a divorce or a breakup, there are still going to be awkward interactions with your ex.…

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Questions and Answers about Mediation in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

We have discussed mediation in a previous blog post, but there are so many questions about Divorce…

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Parenting Coordination in California

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

Over the last 20 years, the area of Family Law has gone through some major changes in…

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Getting Back Out There. Online Dating Dos and Don’ts

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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2021

Getting back into the dating scene after a divorce is a process. You may take some time…

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Is an Inheritance Considered a Marital Asset?

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Last Modified on Sep 06, 2021

Like many people, we have taken some of this time during the COVID pandemic to do some…

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Determining How Much of a Business is Community Property

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Last Modified on Aug 12, 2021

California is a community property state. This means that during a divorce, all marital assets are divided…

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