The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Property Division If you’ve ever heard the term forensic accountant, you may or may not understand exactly what their job responsibilities are. While they do not solve murders by poring over their clients’ bank records, their job is important in uncovering financial crimes…
Cracking the Code on Attorney/Client Privilege Many people don’t realize that the attorney/client privilege applies to all attorney/client relationships, even those existing within family law. For instance, when a spouse hires a divorce attorney, they should feel comfortable disclosing the full truth to their attorney without fear that it will…
Can California Child Custody Mediation Work for You? For many parents who disagree on child custody, family law mediation can be a step in the right direction. Mediation is a last-chance effort to establish agreeable terms and avoid litigation. In many cases, parties enter into mediation hoping to find common…
4 Ways to Protect Your Assets During a Divorce in California One of the important steps in finalizing a divorce is determining how to divide property between the two spouses. In some cases, the division of property can be simple and straightforward. However, it’s possible for complications to arise. It…
Top 3 Tips for Navigating Child Custody Disputes in California After you finalize a divorce, the hope is that you won’t have to deal with issues with your ex-spouse any longer. Unfortunately, divorce isn’t always the end for some people. This can be especially true when children are involved. If…
How Do I File for Divorce in California If My Spouse Lives in Another State or Country? Filing for divorce in California can be a fairly straightforward process, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. If one spouse is living out of the state, you are likely wondering, “How do…
Three Ways to Legally End Your Marriage or Domestic Partnership in California Dissolving a marriage or domestic partnership can be stressful and challenging, no matter the circumstances. There are three ways to legally end your marriage or domestic partnership in California. Depending on your situation, one may work better than…
Do I Have to Go to Court to Get a Divorce in California? Going through a divorce can be a daunting experience, even if you and your spouse agree on everything. Divorce, or dissolution, is one of three ways to end a marriage or domestic partnership in California, and it…
Palimony in California A partner in a long-term unmarried relationship may question their eligibility for financial support like alimony upon the relationship’s termination. California refers to financial support for unmarried partners as palimony. Courts do not automatically award palimony like they do spousal support, and establishing entitlement to palimony in…
How To Co-Parent With a Difficult Ex Separated parents face challenges in co-parenting, but it becomes almost unmanageable when dealing with an especially troublesome ex. Shared custody and decision-making become emotionally exhausting when your ex-partner demonstrates uncooperative behavior and manipulation while creating continuous conflict. We can give you tips about…