Divorce can be a challenging and emotional experience for anyone, but for conditional green card holders, it carries additional complexities. The U.S. immigration system is already daunting, and when marital status changes, it can raise questions and concerns about...
Month: January 2025
Financial abuse: How it affects your divorce
Financial abuse is a type of domestic violence that can cause significant problems during a marriage. The Family Code in California classifies financial abuse as a form of coercive control, which can significantly affect divorce cases. Understanding financial abuse...
Non-working spouses and their equity accrued in a family business
Technically, married couples share their resources and financial obligations. However, people are often unsure of where the marital estate begins and where personal property actually ends. Spouses married to successful business owners often assume that they have no...
What should a move-away petition cover?
When a parent in California plans to relocate with a child, they may need to file a move-away petition with the court that issued the original custody order. This is a formal written declaration that requests the court's permission to move with the child and modify...