It can take a long time to get to the end of a divorce. When a California resident receives their final divorce decree, they may look forward to the days of their future when they do not have to think about negotiating to end their marriage. However, for some...
Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
Custody matters when one parent lives abroad
Child custody is a difficult family law matter for Oakland parents who live in the same city. From juggling schedules to ensuring that their shared child’s needs are met, parents may work incredibly hard to protect their rights and the requirements of their child....
Three options for the family business in a divorce
A married couple in California might own a business together, and over the years that business may have seen much growth and success. However, the couple’s marriage may not have been as successful as their shared business, and the time may come where they decide to...
Who is involved in a collaborative divorce?
Nowadays, many Californians choose to settle their divorce outside of the courtroom through a collaborative divorce. The collaborative divorce process allows divorcing couples to save a lot of money and time, avoid the formality of the courtroom, and allows a lot more...
Can I ask for permanent spousal support in my divorce?
If you have an impending divorce, and you earn much less than your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you might be concerned about how you are going to support yourself. You may know that spousal maintenance and spousal support exists to support people in your circumstances while...
Moving or traveling when a child custody order is in place
If parents have a child custody order and one parent wants to move or travel with the children, they may have questions about how to manage this. The requirements will vary based on the parents’ individual circumstances, however there is general information available...
Domestic and international relocation with custodial children
Child custody arrangements can look very different from family to family. In California, following a divorce or separation, parents can have diverse rights with regard to what they may and may not do with their kids. They may share certain custodial rights with their...
How does domestic violence influence a divorce case?
It is unfortunate that many California households experience domestic violence. For victims of abuse, it can be difficult to escape, especially if the person does not have the capacity to support him or herself on their own. With property division as part of a family...
Alternatives to a courtroom divorce
When couples are going through a divorce, it shakes the family’s sense of security to the core and redefines what normalcy is. When the divorce ends up before a judge, the tension and conflicts that existed during marriage can end up being played out in court, causing...
Domestic violence intervention needs improvement
Domestic abuse involves families but also takes place outside the home. Domestic violence and divorce are related but abuse may also seriously harm people outside the family. In a Jan. 15 report, the Little Hoover Institute recognized that domestic violence is...

