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...
Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
Divorce mediation can save time and money
When spouses in California decide to end their marriage, one of the first things on their to-do list is to decide on their method of divorce. In past decades, the focus was on battling it out in court. But going that route could take months and costs thousands of...
Prenuptial agreements can be lifesavers
Most future spouses in California would agree that discussing the end of a marriage before the wedding begins is not exactly romantic. Unfortunately, this is a primary reason for the stigmas that have been placed on prenuptial agreements. It may feel like signing a...
Reducing the costs of a high asset divorce
Many marriages fall apart due to problems surrounding money. Likewise, financial issues are a common area of contention in many California divorces. If divorcing spouses were married for many years, it is likely that they accumulated more marital property and assets....
How to know if a spouse is hiding assets in a divorce
Dividing property and assets is often one of the most stressful parts of a divorce in California. In high-asset divorces, dividing assets and property can be complicated and time-consuming. When couples have a high net worth, it is not uncommon for one spouse to...
The fair division of debt in a divorce
When you make the decision to divorce, you know your life is going to change in numerous ways. You may have to find a new place to live, you may have to adjust to life on less income, and you could have less time with your kids. While all of these issues represent new...
Asking for a restraining order to protect children
Parents who have left a marriage where domestic violence was involved may be concerned for the safety of their children. If a child’s safety is threatened, parents should immediately inform the authorities. In some cases, California parents can also file for a...
Postnuptial agreements can protect against divorce
Weddings are typically joyous occasions where two individuals unite in love, vowing to spend their lives together. In all the wedding bliss, some couples in California may never consider what would happen to their personal assets and finances in the event of a...
Domestic violence and abuse come in many forms
Marriage is meant to be a lifelong commitment. However, people change as the years go by, and a spouse could turn out to be an entirely different person than in the initial stages of the relationship. Problems in a romantic relationship can trigger intense feelings....
Pros and cons to divorce mediation
When it becomes hard for spouses to envision a future together, ending the marriage amicably could be the most sensible solution. Yet, regardless of circumstances, divorce is painful emotionally and can also be expensive. Divorce mediation is an alternative means of...

