No matter the circumstances, divorce is always going to be full of unpleasant, stressful and contentious moments. However, if you have the means, there is an option that can make your divorce run much more smoothly and efficiently. While not for everyone, hiring a...
During a pandemic filled with its share of “surges,” one, in particular, was either surprising or not so surprising, depending on who you ask. Divorces on a national level were skyrocketing during the first seven to eight months of the crisis that saw the U.S....
Prior to their marriage, many couples use a prenuptial agreement to clarify various assets that each party brings into the relationship. From home and vehicle ownership to retirement funds and savings accounts, years into the marriage might blur the clear memory of...
Each successive generation sees marriage differently, and millennials are no different. One way they’re breaking with the past is through their embrace of the prenuptial agreement or “prenup.” The prenup is essentially a contract between soon-to-be-married people that...
Many people in the East Bay Area’s wine regions have probably heard about premarital agreements. Couples thinking of entering a marriage may be considering a premarital agreement for a number of reasons, even if they have no expectation of getting a divorce or...
Not all parents are able to secure the custody of their children after they divorce. When a Walnut Creek parent does not have the ability to provide their child with a living space following the end of their marriage, that parent may be granted visitation with their...
Couples who choose assisted reproduction for their family have many decisions to make. Sometimes, their best decision leads them to utilize a sperm or ova donor to induce pregnancy. Prior to taking that step, it’s important that the couple understands how California...
Sometimes divorcing parents in Livermore and Walnut Creek are at odds about who should stay in the family home with the child. Both parents may feel a deep attachment to the family home and want the child to stay in an environment they are familiar with. For parents...
Divorce mediation is a process that can be used instead of the traditionally-litigated divorce. There are a variety of possible benefits divorcing couples should consider when they evaluate if divorce mediation is the best option for them. Saves money The costs of...
Stepparents often play an important role in the lives of their stepchildren. They are the spouses of their stepchildren's parents, and though they generally do not hold any legal rights regarding the care and support of those kids, they can form attachments that are...