If you’re getting divorced, your first option may be to try to keep the family home. You need to consider the financial side of this, as you may have to give up something in order to keep it. This is because your spouse likely also has a claim to the home. As you...
Results-Driven, Client-Centered
Family looking into the distance
Year: 2022
How to tell if it is community or separate property in your divorce
When you file for a divorce in California, a big part of the process is dividing property and debts. Property refers to anything you can sell or buy or something that has value. For some couples, determining what community property is (owned by both spouses and part...
California divorce residency requirements explained
If you intend to divorce your spouse in the Golden State, there are conditions you need to meet before you can file. One of them is your residency in the state. If you’re planning a move along with a divorce, it’s wise to understand the residency requirements in...
Does it matter when you ask for a prenup?
You know that you want to use a prenuptial agreement when you get married. You have yet to discuss this with your partner. It feels a bit intimidating to bring it up. But you know that you want to protect your assets and that this is a good way to do it. What you’re...
4 tips to protect your assets in a divorce
Dealing with a divorce can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to handle the flurry of emotions, but you also have to look out for your interests and ensure you get what you deserve. If you are not careful, you might get shortchanged or lose assets that rightfully...
Why is parental divorce an “adverse childhood experience?”
As a parent in California, you may have heard the term “adverse childhood experience” or ACE. California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris has made recognizing and responding to ACEs a priority. Her goal is to “reduce ACEs and toxic stress by half in one...
Proven tips to ease the emotional impact of divorce
Divorce is challenging. Even in situations when both parties agree that the marriage should end, it can be stressful, frustrating and emotional. While divorce is rarely easy, there are steps you can take to help ease the process and take care of yourself. Accept that...
How to make a success of your divorce mediation
Divorce was traditionally viewed as a highly contentious and adversarial process. However, couples are now starting to realize that there are no winners in a highly-contested divorce. For this reason, mediation has become much more popular. Essentially, mediation...
Making a good impression in your child custody case
One of the most important factors in a divorce concerning parents is child custody. If parents cannot negotiate an agreement between them, then the courts will step in. The central issue in any child custody case is the best interests of the child. This is what the...
Divorce can leave a positive impact on your children
You may often hear parents state they’re only staying married until their children go to college or move out. What these parents don’t realize is their unhealthy marriage may be pushing their kids out of the house too early. Children may not understand the dynamics of...