Child custody matters can be complex. After all, it’s not always easy to determine what kind of arrangement furthers a child’s best interests, especially when both parents have differing ideas about what accomplishes that task. A court is in just as difficult of a...
Deciding between divorce and legal separation
No one would say divorce is painless, but California's no-fault divorce law makes it relatively straightforward. No one has to prove that the other spouse did anything wrong. Rather, one party need only petition for divorce by saying the couple have irreconcilable...
Important alimony considerations for high-asset divorces
Alimony is a legal construct that attaches to many California divorces. It establishes a system of payments from a person to their former spouse for an established amount of time. Not all divorces result in alimony awards as some divorces end with two financially...
Five divorce settlement mistakes that can harm you
When a Monterey area couple believes their marriage is heading for a divorce it can be a traumatic time for the whole family. There are many details that need to be worked out in a divorce settlement and there are mistakes that can be made during this process. Some of...