Visitation rights and how they are structured can vary no matter the situation, but it is made even more complicated when there is domestic violence added to the mix. California law specifies how this is handled and parents should have a grasp of this from the...
Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
Protecting your business from a potential divorce
The line between your personal life and your business can be blurry. This is especially true for business owners who go through a divorce. Community property in California California is a community property state when it comes to property division in a divorce. This...
Can domestic violence affect alimony?
Spousal support, also known as alimony, can be a difficult topic in divorce. No one likes the idea of a court telling them to make regular payments to their ex-spouse, especially if the divorce was acrimonious. What if the marriage was abusive? Can you be ordered to...
Is nesting a new type of collaborative divorce?
When we talk about collaborative divorce, we are talking about ways to find mutually agreeable solutions to the problems that pop up in a divorce. It is a way of thinking that tries to maximize the post-divorce lives of both spouses. However, one aspect that is not...
How to prepare to mediate your divorce
When you decide to divorce, you may wonder what your options are. Divorce mediation is one option to consider that can produce more timely, cost-effective and less acrimonious outcomes. However, this doesn’t mean it’s easy. It can be helpful to know how to prepare for...
How might a divorce affect my family business?
Many people who live in Oakland or other communities in the Bay Area own a family business or have a significant interest in one of them. Often, these family businesses are the source of both a person’s wealth and their regular income, as they devote much time to the...
How domestic violence can affect spousal support awards
Domestic violence can affect California families in many ways. It can cause lasting emotional and mental problems for the victims of the abuse. It can also affect children who may just see the domestic violence occur. People may know that it also can affect parts of...
How to defend yourself against allegations of cohabitation
You sacrificed a lot to raise your family and support your spouse. When divorce occurs, you should be compensated for those efforts, especially if you’re going to struggle to be self-sufficient after your marriage dissolves. You may be able to obtain the support that...
How is collaborative divorce different from traditional divorce?
When people start going through a divorce, their first thoughts may go to gearing up for a fight. Divorces can be emotional and people may want to make their spouse pay for why the marriage is ending. There are others who may still be upset and emotional, but do not...
Can domestic violence impact my divorce?
Tragically, physical, emotional, and financial abuse is part of many California marriages. When a spouse decides that they have had enough of the turmoil within their marriage, they may file for divorce to end the relationship once and for all. While California is a...

