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...
Understanding the basics of a cohabitation agreement is useful for couples who may have made the decision to live with one another but not to marry. Couples who have decided to live together should learn how they can protect themselves and their interests with a...
It can seem unromantic or lacking in trust to talk about signing a legal contract before you move in with an intimate partner. Does it start the adventure off on the wrong foot? Consider that marriage is a serious contract with major legal consequences that, one way...
People don’t always anticipate marital turbulence after saying “I do” to the love of their life. While getting cold feet can be common before tying the knot, some couples may ignore the fact they may not be compatible with one another. Signs a marriage could be...
We spend a lot of time talking about how to "get through" a divorce, but what about coming out on top? Is it possible to "succeed" at divorce? The editors at HuffPost think so, and we agree. With the help of an experienced family divorce attorney, you can "win"...
People spend a lot of time talking about how to be happy post-divorce. That includes how to move on, date again, co-parent, etc. But what about the time while you're in divorce? Unfortunately divorce can be a long process- sometimes it can take years, God forbid. Here...
Rarely does anyone walk into a divorce, child custody, domestic violence or child support hearing actively hoping that the judge will uphold an unfair result. In matters of family law, participants generally hope that issues are resolved fairly. However, the concept...
Foreign law is routinely used in American courts, but in everyday cases applying existing American legal rules related to family law, contract law, tort law, evidence law, and the like. Those American legal rules (such as "choice of law" rules) often expressly call...
