A child custody dispute can quickly become heated. This can create a lot of stress and uncertainty, leaving you concerned about your child’s future and your ability to build and maintain a relationship with them. While you’ll certainly need to be armed with compelling...
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Must a personal injury settlement be divided in divorce?
Let's say you were injured in an accident, you took legal action and you received a substantial out-of-court settlement. Now you're going through a divorce. Do you have to divide your settlement with your soon-to-be ex-spouse? The simple answer to this question is no,...
Understanding temporary orders in a California divorce
Once you file for divorce in California, you will likely have many issues to negotiate and resolve before your divorce can be finalized. Additionally, California has a six-month waiting period to finalize a divorce. Sometimes a temporary order is necessary to outline...
Despite marriage equality, same-sex divorce can have unique challenges
Almost 10 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land. Since then, same-sex couples across the country have had the same divorce rights as other couples. However, many same-sex divorces pose challenges that are rare or nonexistent in...
How to approach the other parent’s custody modification request
Your child custody order can dictate your relationship with your child. As a result, you want to secure as much time with your kid as possible, which can be an uphill battle when you have a contentious relationship with the child’s other parent. While you can seek to...
Five key issues to address in your gray divorce
Gray divorce, meaning those that involve people aged 50 and older, are becoming more common. In fact, one study found that as many as 10% of divorces involve individuals who are 65 and older. While marriage dissolution in your golden years might give you the new lease...
How to handle harmful social media evidence in your divorce
Social media has become engrained in our everyday lives. It can help us remain connected with those we care about and those we’re interested in learning more about, and it can provide us with an outlet for emotions, both good and bad. Yet, your social media use can...
Modifying custody in California
If you have minor children, you will need to have your child custody arrangement approved by the court as part of your divorce. Once a final custody order has been signed by the judge, both parents are legally required to follow the terms of the order. However, as...
What is a long cause hearing?
Divorce brings both emotional and financial challenges and navigating the complexities of the divorce process can sometimes feel impossible. The process is filled with many different steps and requirements that must be properly completed for you to obtain your...
6 ways to protect your business in your divorce
Your business is probably your largest asset. This makes it a focal point when you get divorced. If your marriage is headed towards dissolution, then, you need to be prepared for your spouse to try to obtain as much of a stake in your business as possible. This can be...