For adoptive parents, divorce can come with additional concerns and uncertainties. Will the law treat you the same as a biological parent? Could your soon-to-be-ex use your adoptive status against you somehow? What are your rights, and how do you protect your relationship with your…
California has its own rules, requirements, and deadlines for divorce and the path from filing to finalizing your separation isn’t always obvious. Even when you know what steps to take, there are legal and procedural nuances that can trip you up if you’re not prepared….
Your divorce settlement marks the end of a chapter where you may have walked away with legal orders on custody, support, and visitation. But life changes, and years later, the terms of these orders may no longer reflect your reality. You may have gone through…
California’s community property rules can make divorce cases especially difficult for business owners. Even if you started your company before you got married, any growth that happened during your marriage along with any contributions your spouse may have made can affect what’s considered yours in…
It’s springtime, and you can’t wait for the vacation you’re planning with your kids over summer break. You start coordinating with your sister to drive to Oregon for a week of camping, when you remember the divorce papers you filed six weeks ago. You bring…
Along with all of the personal upheaval, divorce amplifies the financial realities of many Californian families – high-earning spouses, jointly owned businesses, investment portfolios, and homes that have appreciated considerably over time. When the numbers get complicated or a custody dispute turns contentious, judges can’t…
