When many California couples get married, they sign a premarital agreement. This is designed to protect a person who might have more resources than the other or owns a business. It can also be used as a means for both sides to be shielded in case the marriage fails....
Sacramento Family Law Blog
Timing is important when talking to your kids about divorce
In a perfect world, you'd dream of what you want your future to be like and then bring it to fruition. If marriage and family life in California were part of that dream, you'd find the love your life, tie the knot, have children and live happily ever after. In...
How does legal custody differ from physical custody?
In California, child custody is often the basis of the most longstanding disputes in a family law proceeding. Divorce is difficult in and of itself, but, when there are children involved, it becomes even more complex. Not only can battling over a child lead to...
Legal advice can be critical in a high-asset divorce
For California couples who are divorcing, the level of wealth they had before the marriage or accrued while they were married can be a critical point in the process. Whether the accumulation of assets was due to a business that the couple built together or one spouse...
How does my earning capacity influence child and spousal support?
Disagreements over a multitude of issues will inevitably arise in a California divorce. This is true whether it is a high-asset divorce or one of more moderate means. With support issues - including child and spousal support - people have a basic understanding that...
Divorce pending for talk show host
With the number of people in California, it is inevitable that divorces will happen. Cases where people have significant assets can be contentious and have a lot at stake. When preparing to file for a high-asset divorce, both sides should have legal assistance from...
Protecting your children through a strong parenting plan
Divorce is complex, especially for two people who have children and who want to remain committed to their well-being. You and your spouse may resolve to work together to provide your kids with a stable and secure future, but this is not always as easy as it may sound....
Does California family law allow visitation for grandparents?
In California, when there is a divorce and visitation rights are determined as part of family law, it is often centered around the parents. However, there are other people who want to have visitation with a child even if the relationship that bore the child is no...
How does California family law address parental relocation?
Child custody is one of the most complex issues in California family law. When there is a divorce and the parents are trying to get as much time with the children as possible, it can be made even more difficult if a parent decides to move away and relocate. This can...
In family law, does the marriage length impact spousal support?
There are many decisions that must be made in a California divorce. Those going through a divorce may be concerned about a key part of family law: spousal support. It is a good idea to understand how the determination is made regarding how much spouse support will be...

