Prenuptial agreements are not only for the wealthy. Any California resident can elect to draft and execute a prenuptial agreement with their intended spouse. For many, prenuptial agreements are sound legal documents that can protect individuals’ financial interests...
Year: 2020
Know how to talk about divorce with your children
It's no secret that divorce is hard on a lot of children. In many instances, it shatters their perception of their world and stability. As scary as that might sound to you, you need to recognize that there are things that you can do to minimize or even completely...
What are the benefits of forensic accounting in divorce?
When a high asset Monterey couple gets a divorce there is a lot at stake. Property division is one of the most important parts of a high asset divorce so making sure everything is accounted for is critical. Property division can be difficult and contentious and not...
What happens to the family home in a divorce?
When a California couple decides to get a divorce, it can be a difficult situation. There are many things that need to be worked through in a divorce settlement, the main being property division. The family home is often the largest asset a couple has and deciding...
What qualifies as income when calculating child support
A Monterey couple who is in the process of getting a divorce has many different things to work out. Besides property division, child custody and child support are some of the more contentious issues. A parent may wonder what qualifies for income when the court decides...
How domestic violence can affect children
There are a lot of factors that go into a child custody determination. Big picture, these decisions are made based on considerations of the child’s best interests, but that encompasses a lot of factors. You shouldn’t overlook any of them, so it’s best to know which...
Don’t overlook the value of an attorney in your custody dispute
Legal issues pertaining to children are often the most fought over in family law courts. Whether it’s to establish or modify a custody order, relocate, resolve a major decision for a child, or impose some restriction on parenting time, the outcome of your dispute...
Understanding if property is commingled in a California divorce
In any California divorce, property division can be a complicated matter that leads to dispute between the parties. This is especially true if it is a high-asset divorce in which items of significant value may be at stake. People might have a basic understanding of...
Rights and obligations in domestic partnerships
While marriage may be the goal many couples in California aspire to, it is not the answer for everyone. Whether for religious reasons or opposition to patriarchal connotations associated with marriage or not wanting to marry after a divorce, many couples feel secure...
Protecting yourself with a cohabitation agreement
No relationship is perfect, and there is no perfect way to start and continue a relationship. While marriage may be an end goal, some couples decide to date for an extended period of time to ensure the relationship will last and withstand the test of time. Because of...