When a couple chooses to live together without getting married, there are certain steps they should take to help protect their property. A cohabitation agreement is a legal document that covers individual responsibilities for household expenses, division of property in case of separation, and other agree-upon terms of your living-together arrangement. In the eyes of… Continue reading →
Who Gets the Ring in California?
After an engagement ends, there is a lot of issues to deal with. You have to take care of all the wedding arrangements including the florist, caterer, and dressmaker, all on top of the heartbreak. One issue to consider is the engagement ring; who gets to keep it? The courts have reached different conclusions on… Continue reading →
Am I allowed to make financial decisions for my business after filing for divorce?
During a divorce, the decision making power within the company will stay the same. If you were not allowed to make certain decisions within the company before the divorce, that will not change after you file. A business can be one of the hardest things to divide up after a divorce, and the process can… Continue reading →
How Can the Law Help Protect Me from Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence occurs between intimate partners and in families. It can involve shouting and cursing (known as verbal abuse) and can lead to shoving, hitting, and even death. Often, the abuser apologizes and promises never to do it again. But, it does happen again, and the cycle of abuse continues while the victim is too… Continue reading →
Will the Judge Consider Our Children’s Wishes when Determining Custody Arrangements?
A common question posed during a divorce trial is, how does the court decide which parent receives custody of the child? The answer to this is that the court needs to determine what is in the best interest of the child. The court takes into account a wide variety of factors to determine the best… Continue reading →
How Can I Find and Hire a Lawyer?
If you are involved in any legal problem that you don’t know how to resolve, you should consider hiring a lawyer. Lawyers are intensively trained in the law and our legal system. If you are facing criminal charges, a lawyer can help you understand your rights, and the strengths and weaknesses of your case. A… Continue reading →
What happens to our children when we separate?
When you and your spouse separate, you get to decide what happens with your children. Usually, the best solution is for the parents to work out an agreement between themselves about who will take care of them. You can have your parenting plan become a court order if you have your plan approved by a… Continue reading →
Top Ten Things You Should Know About Divorce
Ten things you should know: There are two broad grounds for divorce in California. First of all, you can file for divorce because of “irreconcilable differences.” Irreconcilable differences is a very general category which covers most scenarios. You can check this box on the dissolution petition and the court will grant your divorce. You can… Continue reading →
What is “Spousal Support?” It is the same is Alimony?
Spousal support refers to when one spouse transfers money or assets to another spouse after divorce. It may also be referred to as “alimony” or “maintenance.” The function of spousal support is to prevent a spouse from experiencing a decrease in standard of living after a divorce. Sometimes, one of the spouses has been out… Continue reading →
How to Protect your Business in a Divorce
Managing a business is a huge responsibility on it’s own, but dealing with a divorce at the same time can be even more stressful. What’s more, a business can be one of the most difficult assets to divide after a divorce. According to New Jersey family-law attorney Robert Kornitzer,in a typical scenario, “you get married… Continue reading →