Oakland, California, Family Law Blog

The end of a marriage is a reality that thousands of couples in California will face this year. Divorce is an event notorious for causing emotional upheaval and turmoil. However, a marital breakup doesn’t have to be confrontational or full of conflict. If divorcing...

Ending a marriage is undoubtedly one of the most stressful life experiences for many people. Anyone who has been through divorce will likely say that they wanted to get through this process as quickly as possible. On average, most California divorces take about a year...

Most high asset divorces come with a greater level of challenges and complexities than average. This can especially be true in cases where one of the two spouses is a business owner. After working relentlessly for years to establish and build a fruitful and successful...

Separating from a long-term spouse can be an arduous and conflict-filled process. These days, however, many divorces in California are not as contentious or dramatic as one may think. While it’s true that divorce is rarely easy, a collaborative divorce may be an...

When a spouse owns a business or has accumulated many assets, they may be wondering what they can do to protect these things should the marriage end. Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, but these agreements must be signed before the marriage. For...

Every year thousands of couples in California choose to end their marriages. For many of these couples, divorce will be the most difficult event of their lifetime. However, there is an alternative divorce method that is often less stressful and more efficient than a...

Regardless of circumstances, ending a marriage presents a multitude of challenges. In high-asset divorces, these challenges are often magnified. A high-asset divorce means property owned by the couple has a greater monetary value. Although high asset divorces in...

Spouses in California who have been together for many years have likely accumulated more marital property and assets than couples who have just married. When these high-net-worth spouses decide to separate, the divorce process can quickly become complicated and full...

When you decide to divorce, you will have to navigate various changes that could affect different parts of your life. You know that you will have to make financial adjustments, and you may have to adapt to a parenting schedule where your children go between homes. You...