Common Mistakes In Asset and Business Valuation
When there are substantial assets or business interests subject to division in a divorce proceeding, both spouses agree on the value of the assets (or a judge needs to make the decision) before they can be divided. This is assuming, of course, that you and your spouse have been unable to reach an agreement otherwise. […]
Amicable Divorce In California
Are Amicable Divorces Possible? Not all divorces have to be long, expensive, and messy. In fact, there are many separating couples that are able to agree on all the terms of their divorce without ever stepping foot in court. An amicable divorce – also known as an “uncontested” divorce – can help you and your […]
Infidelity–Should You Tell Your Children?
Your children will undoubtedly question your reasons for divorce. This process, while one of the most trying and heart-wrenching a family can ever experience, is nonetheless a common experience. In cases of infidelity, though, emotions and confusion can reach toxic levels for everyone in the family. Because of this, you may wish to avoid divulging […]
I Think My Spouse is Hiding Assets
If your spouse has maintained complete control of all banking information, is secretive about his or your financial affairs, deletes or clears financial programs like QuickBooks™, or maintains a questionable relationship with financial advisors, you may need to consider searching for hidden assets during your divorce. If you can discover hidden assets and expose those […]
Can I Move Away With My Child?
If you need to relocate for any reason–work, cost of living, or just a simple new beginning–you may have difficulty renegotiating your custody agreement. If you are the sole custodial parent, or even if you share custody, and want to take your child or children with you, expect a reevaluation of the agreement. Remember that […]
The Basket of Stones
A man and a woman were walking together down a very long road. They carried between them a large basket, which at the start of their journey together was empty. As they went along they, like everyone else, sometimes disagreed, fought, disrespected, and committed other wrongs against the other, and the offending party put a […]
How Can Child Support Be Made Non-Modifiable?
If I agree to pay for college in the good times, years later when that event actually happens, can that order be modified? This very question came up in a new case, Drescher v. Gross (2014) 225 Cal.App.4th 478. In this case, both husband and wife were practicing lawyers when they divorced in 2001, both […]
Co-parenting–Words of Warning
If you share custody, you have likely faced disagreements with your ex on the best ways to raise your child or children. Some of those disagreements may have destabilized your marriage, led to your divorce, or alienated you from your children. When making important parenting decisions, though, unreasonable stubbornness will not help you teach your […]
Concealing Information From Your Attorney
Are you lying to your own lawyer? Divorce may be one of the most serious and daunting challenges you have to face in your life. Intense pressure, discontent in the home, explanations to your children, and anxiety about your future all pressure you. You will likely face legal disputes during your divorce, and while they […]
What Are My Rights as a Father?
Do divorce proceedings have a gender bias? It’s a question that is often raised by fathers as they battle for custody either during or following a divorce. Fathers frequently claim that a judge will be more inclined to rule in favor of their ex-spouse when it comes to the kids. This is an argument that […]