Lying on Income and Expense Declaration Forms: Why is it Done and How do You Prove it?

When a couple is no longer together, all assets must be decided upon and expenses figured out. In the case of an Income and Expense Declaration Form, one of the most important documents filed in relation to child and spousal support proceedings, both parents must be completely honest within every section. However, some parties will… Continue reading →

Bifurcation in a California Divorce Proceeding

If you are involved in the divorce process, you have probably not yet heard of something known as “bifurcation.” In divorce terms, this means that a judge is able to grant a divorce before an agreement on all outstanding issues has been reached. If certain conditions are met in California, a couple may be eligible… Continue reading →

5 Ways to Help Children Transition During Visitation

If you are in the midst of a divorce, you know how stressful it can be. You may have less help around the house, finances might be tight, and you may have a lot on your mind at any given time. However, you are also probably aware that divorce can be stressful and have a… Continue reading →

What Can You Expect From Divorce Deposition in California?

Divorce may sound like a scary subject to you, involving a splitting of assets, communication you may have never thought would exist, and questions you may be a little on edge to answer. If your divorce has become a form of messy that you would have never expected and you feel like both sides are… Continue reading →

The Negative Impact of Alcoholism on Your Family and Life

Each year, excessive alcohol use takes the lives of 88,000 people and leads to 2.5 million years of potential life lost each year in the United States. Excessive drinking includes things like binge drinking, heavy drinking, and drinking by pregnant women or people who are actually younger than drinking age. Here are some of the… Continue reading →

What High Net Worth Individuals Must Remember About Divorce

Divorce cases can really go in any direction. You see, your divorce may go smoothly to the point where you are able to divide assets completely and come up with a parenting plan. However, your case may go South right before your eyes and end up in litigation in front of a judge. If you… Continue reading →

What’s the Difference Between Collaborative Law and Cooperative Law in Divorce?

If you are headed for a divorce or currently in the midst of one, you may have exhausted all of your possible options at least to your knowledge. You may not know which type of divorce is the right one for you or for your family, with the best outcomes. You may have heard about… Continue reading →

Alimony Does Not Necessarily End Upon Retirement

Many people have the misconception that when they retire from their career, they no longer have to pay alimony to their ex spouse. This is not always the case, and before you stop your alimony payments you should research the matter in your own specific case. In divorce proceedings, mediated divorces, collaborative divorces, or negotiated… Continue reading →

How to Truly Advance the Needs of the Child Between Separated Parents

Going through a divorce or separation is usually difficult for everyone involved. The parents who are separated or are planning to get divorced have issues regarding the other parent, and the child of said parents is feeling confused, insecure, afraid, etc. Often times in these situations when the issue of child custody and/or visitation comes… Continue reading →

Same-Sex Divorce: Why Mediation or Collaborative are the Best Options

When a couple decides to get a divorce, there are a few different options available for them to use. These options are as follows:   Litigation: The couple can decide to take their divorce and the issues involved in their divorce to a judge in order to attempt to divide their property and handle issues… Continue reading →

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