Legal paperwork is notoriously complicated. Before you can divorce, you have fill out and file all kinds of forms and jump through various hoops. There’s a lot of detail. So much that it’s all too easy for things to slip through the cracks. But what can you do if there’s …
How long do I have to pay child support? It’s a question we hear often. As is so often the case in family law matters, there’s a quick answer and a more in-depth conversation. And what about post-secondary education? How do you plan for that following divorce? One of our …
For most of us, buying a house is the biggest purchase we ever make. So when it comes to divorce, it’s no surprise it’s often one of the primary assets to divide. But how does divorce impact things like home loans? If you end your marriage, are you still on …
Is it a gift or inheritance? Does it matter? That’s a question we hear often during divorce proceedings. The answer may impact how the courts view certain assets and thus how they are divided. It’s easy to see why this is important information to have. Rick Jones, one of our …
Pensions are less and less common these days as fewer companies offer them to employees, but they do still show up during divorce. The attached question usually runs along the lines of, “I worked my whole life, can my ex really take part of my pension in the divorce?” The …
When it comes to child custody decisions, the courts generally put the best interests of the child above other concerns. Part of this most often involves keeping the parents a major part of their lives. But what about situations where the parents can’t or won’t “parent?” Can grandparents step in …
Money often becomes a huge issue following divorce, especially when it comes to spousal support. And like most court orders, once in place, it’s difficult to modify alimony. That said, some people take it upon themselves to change things up, which isn’t always a great idea. Rick Jones, one of …
In shorter marriages without children or much shared property to divide, divorce can be relatively straightforward. However, it doesn’t take much to for things to become knotted and complex in a hurry. And the longer you’re married, the more complicated things tend to get. Rick Jones, one of our founding …
Buying a house is a huge investment. For most people, it’s the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. Because of this value, in divorce, it’s also usually the most significant asset to divide. But what if you were never married? How does that change things? One of our founding partners, Rick …
This probably comes as no surprise, but college costs quite bit. Student loan debt can be a huge lingering burden to young people trying to move forward and start their lives. As parents, not all of us are in the position to help financially. But if we can, it benefits …
Divorces, splits, and breakups are never easy, for a variety of reasons. When you combine two lives to that degree, untangling them at the end often becomes a mess. One of our founding partners, Rick Jones, makes regular appearances on the Danny Bonaduce and Sarah Morning Show, where he answers …
When it comes time to divorce, splitting up assets and property forms a huge part of the process. California is a community property state, which means the courts generally view anything acquired during a marriage as belonging to both spouses. This then informs how they go about the division of …
After a breakup or divorce, if you have children, you have rights as a parent. The exception being, if one parent presents a danger to the child. That said, it’s not always easy to protect these rights. This is why parenting plans are so important. Even in amicable splits where …
Most people aren’t well-versed in the law. They know the general ideas, but when it comes to the small stuff and nuances, that’s where they get lost. Legal proceedings tend to become complicated, which is why we usually suggest hiring representation in divorce or child custody matters. You’re not legally …
When you think of divorce, a courtroom setting probably springs immediately to mind, right? You have lawyers, judges, evidence, and all the rest. While that certainly does happen, when it comes to divorce, it’s not the only way, or even the most common way. There are other forms of dispute …