Protect yourself when divorcing your business partner
The uncertainty of your future after a divorce may be compounded if you are married to your business partner. Not only does such a divorce raise concerns about coping emotionally, deciding where to live, and wondering about your financial resources, but it may cut to the heart of your life goals and livelihood. Divorcing your […]
Prenuptial agreements protect your personal interests in divorce
Getting engaged is a life-changing event for many people in California. You probably looked forward to the moment when you or your significant other had the opportunity to say “Yes” for quite some time before the right opportunity finally arose. An engagement marks the beginning of a journey that two people plan on making through […]
What if my former spouse is undermining my parental rights?
The end of a marriage can bring out significant conflicts between the two parties. It is not easy to reach decisions about important child custody issues, and sometimes, these disputes can carry over long after the divorce is final. For some California parents, they may find that issues with their former spouses can continue to […]
“Essentials of California Family Law” Seventh Edition Now Available!
The updated 2017, Seventh Edition of The Essentials of California Family Law by Marshall W. Waller, CFLS, is available for purchase just in time for the upcoming October 2017, California Certified Family Law Specialist Exam. Marshall W. Waller originally compiled the text while studying for certification as a California Family Law Specialist. The book has […]
Can You Get Divorced Before All The Details Are Finalized?
There’s no question that divorces take time, especially when there are contested or complex issues that can take years to resolve. Even spouses who agree on just about everything can still be hamstrung by a single issue such as the division of a business or custody of a child. Rather than wait to resolve issues […]
Making divorce a smooth transition to single life
For a lot of unhappily married people in California, divorce is the end of an error. In most endings, there is always a touch of sadness, but if your marriage has been a source of drastic discomfort for some time, you will more likely be sighing from relief than crying from heartbreak. If, on the […]
Prepare your finances for divorce
Separating you and your soon-to-be ex’s finances during divorce can be tricky. This is especially true if you have been together many years or if there are some high-value assets that the two of you share. When divorce seems inevitable, there are steps that you can take to make the division of your finances easier. […]
Managing Child Relocation After Divorce
When economic considerations require a move, it comes time for parents to revisit their custody plans. However, an open doorway to one parent will often feel like a closed door to the other when “frequent and continuing contact” with the children becomes no longer economically feasible after a move. Some parents may want to move […]
Three ways to help your teen while going through a divorce
As moody and uninterested as teens can be, they thrive in their daily routines. Your teen might act like they don’t want to talk about their feelings. They might spend their day glued to their phone. Going to the beach with friends is a priority. Don’t forget that their interactions with you are important, too. […]
I’m About To Remarry, Can We Do Our Own Pre-Marital Agreement?
Pre-marital (sometimes called prenuptial) agreements are a great way to negotiate the financial terms of the relationship between you and your partner both during the marriage and after, rather than leaving everything to the rules imposed by the State. Some issues, such as child custody and child support can’t be negotiated outside of the court’s […]