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...
Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
What can I do if my ex wrongfully takes my child to live abroad?
Child custody disputes can be heated and complex. This is especially true if one parent lives abroad and brings the child abroad in violation of an existing child custody order issued in the United States. What options does the U.S. parent have in such situations? The...
When one parent wants to move away with the children
Many aspects of divorce come with a sense of closure: You move out of the family home, you divide your assets, you sign the final papers and start the next chapter in your life. If you and your ex have young children, child custody is not like that. Among other...
Working abroad complicates child custody
With the current state of the American economy and the job market, in certain industries there are more opportunities in other countries. In an American divorce situation, it is not uncommon for one of the ex-spouses to be faced with a job opportunity in another...
How is property split in a California divorce?
The divorce process is designed to separate one life into two, which at best, is complicated and at worse, messy and emotional. This is the heart of the property division process, which is the divorce process where the property is divided between the soon-to-be...
Keeping divorce out of the courtroom
When couples in California decide to end their marriage, the whole family suffers. While divorce is a painful and destabilizing period of transition for everyone involved, staying together can be more emotionally scarring when fundamental personality issues between...
Is mediation an option in your divorce case?
There is no denying that going through a divorce can be extremely stressful, even when the soon-to-be ex-spouses are somewhat civil about the legal process. After all, no one gets married thinking that it will end in divorce. But, statistically, we all know that quite...
What factors are considered when awarding spousal support?
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is a major issue that must be resolved in a high asset divorce. This is especially true if one spouse earned significantly more than the other during the marriage or if one spouse stayed out of the workforce entirely while...
Ways to divide a home during divorce
During the property division process in a California divorce, the spouses must divide all their community property. This can include everything from household items to cars, bank accounts and more complex assets. For many married couples, a home is one of the most...
Will I be deported if I get divorced?
California immigrants facing the possibility of divorce are likely to experience anxiety and distress over what will happen to their immigration status if they are divorced. A divorce is stressful enough, but when the additional challenge of not being a U.S. citizen...

