Parents who are the victims of domestic violence or who have been living with an abusive spouse or partner should be aware that California law gives them some special legal protections. In family law matters, for instance, a special provision makes it difficult for...
Year: 2020
How hidden assets can affect your divorce
As you prepare for your divorce, you will likely expect to receive a fair settlement from your spouse. Yet, they may have no intent of parting with any of your shared assets. If they were your household’s breadwinner, they may think that they deserve these, and they...
What happens if I want to move with my child?
Parents may have a number of reasons why they have to leave the Monterey area. For instance, a job opportunity may require a move to another state, or a family obligation could make it necessary to move to another part of California. A parent who wants to move has to...
Financial tips to consider before and during a divorce case
Although most people in California who are about to get a divorce, or who are in the middle of a divorce case, have so many concerns going through their minds that it can be hard to keep it all straight, the fact is that financial concerns are oftentimes at the...
What to put in your co-parenting plan
A co-parenting plan is a great way to help your family transition after divorce and learn how to live with new dynamics. The document is an agreement between parents that outlines a strategy for moving forward. There are many ways to use a co-parenting plan and they...
Understanding postnuptial agreements
Most newlyweds are not thinking about divorce. If you’re smitten with your new spouse, you may not even have considered a prenuptial agreement. Yet even if your odds of divorcing are low, you may wonder if you need to draft a document, just in case. Thankfully, you...
Professionals you may need on your side during divorce proceedings
When a Monterey area couple gets married, they are full of joy and excitement over what is to come in the decades that follow. But for many couples, marriage is a lot harder than they expected and sometimes divorce becomes inevitable. For many people going through a...
Could my prenuptial agreement be invalid and unenforceable?
When some California couples get married, they do so with concerns about what will happen if the marriage ends in divorce. To account for the possibility, they will create a prenuptial agreement. Even after they have gotten married, they can come to a post-nuptial...
What is “marital property” in the asset division part of divorce?
When couples in California are going through a divorce, there are oftentimes many different legal terms they need to become familiar with. In the asset division part of a divorce case, the terms “marital property,” also known as “community property,” are examples of...
“Pup nups”: Prenuptial agreements for pet owners
Californians love their pets, and many of us think of our animal companions as almost like our children. When pet owners divorce, they often get into emotionally wrenching arguments about who will get custody of the pets. While these pet disputes can resemble a child...