Finding evidence that your husband is having an affair cannot be easy; it oftentimes leads a woman to a divorce attorney. Finding that your husband is cheating on you destroys the trust you once had in him; it opens up emotions you did not know you had, such as rage, betrayal and humiliation. How do… Continue reading →
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Divorce and Finances
Did you know that there are about one million divorces in the United States each year? Did you know that 50% of all marriages in California end in divorce? When divorce occurs, so does financial devastation. If a family is accustomed to a certain standard of living, changing it is difficult – it can even… Continue reading →
What happens to the family dog?
Don’t let your divorce become a dog fight. Statistics show that about 25% of all divorce cases involve pet custody. To some, a dog is just like a child – a family member – custody is wanted, visitation rights are needed, vet bills must be paid. If you are going through a divorce, make sure… Continue reading →
Is your marriage worth saving?
If you cannot decide whether or not to file for divorce, stop and think about it. No one can decide for you. Do you have children and do not want to give up seeing them every day? Staying in your marriage to see your children every day may not be a good reason – think… Continue reading →
Cooperating while divorcing
The divorce process consists of three parts: separation, financial matters and healing. It has been proven that two people working together instead of against each other, could come up with an agreement that is favored by both. Cooperating while divorcing can be an asset. When cooperating with each other, the couple needs to know how… Continue reading →
Divorce and the husband
In California seven out of ten divorces are initiated by the woman. In most cases, if children are involved, the woman stays in the home – using all the furnishings and property that’s in it. The man gets to find another place to live and begin his next steps – a custody battle that includes… Continue reading →
Man convicted of child abuse
A 19-year old man was convicted of sexually assaulting a 9-year old boy with a toy while other children watched. The child’s mother left him with a baby sitter while she went to work. He now faces 30-years to life in state prison. He will most probably be required to register as a sex offender… Continue reading →
Paternity
When a child is born to an unmarried couple there could be questions later on regarding who the father is. Paternity of the child needs to be determined. The couple should immediately establish the rights and obligations of the child under California paternity law, especially if they are no longer together. The California Superior Court… Continue reading →
What is Collaborative Law?
Collaborative law is when a couple makes an agreement with their attorney to process their divorce outside a court room. All parties must agree that if they cannot settle their divorce issues and one party decides to go before a judge, the attorneys must withdraw from the case. The couple signs a ‘Participation Agreement’ which… Continue reading →
Divorce and Inheritance
Under California law, when a couple divorces, each spouse is entitled to one-half of all assets accumulated during their marriage. If an inheritance is involved, that is not included; a gift of inheritance is considered separate property and is not required to be shared. Separate property is something acquired by either party before the marriage…. Continue reading →
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