Sacramento Family Law Blog
What happens to a California pension after divorce?
California public employees may be surprised to find out that options are very limited when it comes to changing a beneficiary for a CALPers pension. One such fireman from Alameda County recently found out the hard way. After getting married a year and a half before...
What does legal separation mean in California?
There are many reasons why a couple’s relationship is no longer working out. When a couple is married, they believe their relationship will last forever but many times this isn’t the case. If a couple decides that they can no longer remain married there is another...
What are the grounds for divorce in California?
Not every marriage is California is destined for eternity. Unfortunately, many couples find that their relationship is no longer a certainty and divorce may be inevitable. These are stressful times for couples and there are many questions about a divorce that need to...
Divorce may make FAFSA process more complicated
The process of getting divorced can understandably complicate a family's finances, especially when the parents are also in the process of trying to send their children to college. Specifically, it may cause confusion if a student is trying to fill out the FAFSA. Here...
Divorce later in life and its impact on your financial health
Divorce is going to bring significant financial changes to your life no matter how old you are, but the implications are particularly serious for an older individual. Gray divorce, which typically involves one or two people over the age of 50, is a growing trend. This...
Financial decisions made during divorce can have major impacts
The process of getting divorced can certainly deal an emotional blow to both people involved. However, it can be just as detrimental financially. Here are some tips for reducing the negative financial effects of divorce in California. Before starting the divorce...
Dividing high assets under community property laws
Most Californians who are contemplating a divorce are aware that California is a community property state, but they are not certain how those laws will affect the division of their property. The effect of the community property statutes is especially important for...
How is spousal support calculated in California?
Financial support is a significant concern for spouses seeking it during their divorce. It is also likely a significant concern for the spouse that would be paying support following the divorce. Because spousal support is important to both spouses during the divorce...
Putting your best foot forward in a custody case
The ideal outcome of most child custody cases is for both parents to agree upon a fairly equal sharing of time with the children and to cooperate with the division of responsibility for their needs. However, this is not always possible, and your situation may be one...
How property division is handled in California during divorce
The division of property is usually a paramount issue during the divorce process. It is helpful for divorcing couples in California to know, understand and be familiar with the rules concerning this process in California so they can anticipate how their property...
