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Month: December 2018

Understanding how an appraiser determines value

On Behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Dec 20, 2018 | Divorce

Perhaps the most critical issue in most California divorces is the value of the homestead. For most couples, the family home is their most valuable asset. The value of the home will determine how all other marital assets will be divided. Because our state is a...

Understanding the role of mediation in a California divorce

On Behalf of O'Brien Family Law, PC | Dec 5, 2018 | Child Custody

Ending a marriage can burden one or both spouses with extreme stress. This stress often leads one or both parties to take an unreasonable position on one or more critical issues, such as child custody or property division. Our state's courts are now using mediation to...