Monterey residents who have gone through the divorce process understand how challenging it can be. Many have compared it to a minefield that can have a dramatic effect on a person's emotions. The scars that are created in the aftermath of a divorce can last for the...
Year: 2019
What you could learn from Jeff Bezos’ divorce
For the Amazon-founding billionaire and his soon-to-be former wife, it may have been good for Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos to have had a prenuptial agreement, or prenup. Though it may be too soon to determine how much a settlement and support arrangement will cost the...
Considerations re domestic abuse in California family law matters
Many areas of law embrace subject matter that both instantly and materially sets them apart from other legal realms. Take your pick, really. Environmental law comes to mind (a prominent focus in California). Securities regulation, insurance defense, medical...
Dividing child custody after a divorce
For many divorcing parents in California, joint custody is a popular choice for co-parenting arrangements. Increasingly preferred by family courts, most joint custody plans allow children to enjoy roughly equal amounts of time with each parent. While splitting custody...
New California law allows pet owners to seek custody in a divorce
California passed a new law that treats pets as part of the family, rather than a piece of property. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, owners can seek sole or joint ownership of their pets in court. The decision will be based on who can best care for...