During consultations, one of the most common questions we hear is, “How do I get divorced?” It sounds basic, but divorce contains many moving parts and involves a number of steps. Making the decision to end a marriage is difficult and stressful, but knowing what to expect helps minimize the …
UPDATED: Child custody battles during divorce often become heated and contentious. Afterward, tensions and ill feelings can continue to fester. It’s bad enough when this just exists between parents, but what about when it involves the kids? What if your child hates living with your ex? What can you do? …
UPDATED: Some people are very open and upfront about the fact they want a divorce. In these cases, you know what’s coming and that you need to prepare for the inevitable. But that’s not always the situation. Sometimes divorce comes out of nowhere. This is especially true if you’re living …
Child custody following a divorce is a tricky proposition in the best circumstances. You and your ex, and possibly the court, spend all this time hammering out the details of a parenting plan. That’s what lays out custody, visitation, and all the rest. This presents a specific, detailed plan. But …
For most people, a house is the biggest thing we ever buy. This value often means it becomes a huge part of the division of property during divorce. The potential for foreclosure in divorce also adds a new layer of complexity to the proceedings. In many cases, a divorcing couple …
UPDATED: An obstinate ex can cause a plethora of challenges during the divorce process. This can slow down the process, drag things out, and cost tons of additional money. But what happens if they flat out refuse to sign the Marital Settlement Agreement? Refusing to sign the Marital Settlement Agreement …
If you’ve paid attention to popular culture during recent years, you know San Diego Comic-Con has become a phenomenon. A juggernaut that extends far beyond the realm of comic books to encompass movies, TV, and all things entertainment. A festival of the nerdy, geeky, and awesome, it’s about to take …
UPDATED: One of the most common questions we field is how long does a divorce take in California? This is often followed up by the question ‘why does divorce take so long’? As usual, there’s a long answer and a short answer. The short answer is that there’s a lot …
Child custody and child support cases tend to be emotional, complicated affairs. A lot that goes into creating a parenting plan and establishing support payments. Any number of factors can arise and throw additional wrenches into the works. For instance, what if a child isn’t yours? Or what if your …
One of our founding partners, Rick Jones, regularly appears on the Danny Bonaduce and Sarah Morning Show, where he answers family law questions from listeners. Some are relatively straight-forward and hit one topic, while others get downright convoluted and are part of a much larger conversation. On a recent show, …
UPDATED: You gotta love dads. Always ready to lend a hand or chip in with a classic dad joke that makes everyone around them groan. And thanks to the magic of social media, that audience has widened exponentially. It’s no longer just friends and family who share in the forced …
Updated: Did you know June is Men’s Health Month? As you might imagine, the goal is to raise awareness about common health issues men face and to spread knowledge about how to prevent, treat, and detect these problems. It’s important to take care of yourself and look after your health …
Marijuana has been legal in our neighbors to the north, Washington and Oregon, for a few years now. Though medical use has been allowed for some time, recreational use was not. That all changed at the beginning of 2018, when Proposition 64—the Adult Use of Marijuana Act—a measure approved by …
UPDATED: As family law practitioners and divorce lawyers, we hear a number of questions repeatedly. One common thing our clients want to know is: ‘who’s responsible for debt in divorce their ex ran it up’? We got this question from a San Diego husband and father a while back: “Am …
The technical name for a person who represents themselves in divorce or other legal matter is “pro se.” Like many legal terms, this one comes from a Latin phrase that means “for oneself.”