Divorce & Family Law Blog

Divorce doesn’t necessarily need to take place in court, there are other options, and two popular choices are mediation and arbitration.

You may need a new place to live after ending your marriage, but it may not be the right time to buy a house during a divorce.

Recreational marijuana has been legal in California for a year and a half, how does this newfound status impact child custody disputes?

Do-it-Yourself divorce has never been more accessible than it is now. But just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should.

Every divorce has a lot at stake, but high asset divorce presents its own unique problems. Here are some costly common mistakes people make.

“I’m married. Say my wife got a ‘gift’ but it’s called an ‘inheritance’ even though her parents are still alive. Is that an actual ‘gift’ or is it really an

California law provides guidelines for courts to use in determining and setting child support payment amounts.

Leaving the marital home without having a strategy in place, can create a significant disadvantage throughout the rest of the divorce process.

People damage their own cases in countless ways. To help minimize that, here are eight things you should never do during divorce.

There are bound to be clashes as the custodial parent enforces the rules while the other gets to be the “fun parent.”

CALLER: “Per the decree, my ex and I share college expenses for our children. So my question is, considering one of them is about to turn 22 and hasn’t even

In general, it’s a good idea to have representation during a divorce. The process often gets twisted quickly, and having a professional guide usually saves time, money, and hassle. That

CALLER: “So my fiancé and I were given a ring from a family friend. The ring is in her name from her husband and then he passed away, so she

In contested divorces, discovery may prove incredibly valuable. Discovery compels each side to reveal what evidence and info they have.

It’s easy to make mistakes that hurt child custody cases, but here are a few common missteps that can sink a case and how to avoid them.

CALLER: “I was just wondering how a pension works? If one person has a pension, and the other doesn’t, do they get some of that or not until they start

CALLER: “My divorce was finalized in 2010 and in the division of assets it was actually pretty amicable. However, there was not language in the decree for her to refinance

Over recent years, January has become known by many as “divorce month,” but just how accurate is that unflattering title?

Prenuptial agreements are often the prudent move before marriage. So, how do you ask for one? It’s often an uncomfortable conversation.

Marriage means intertwining two lives. When a marriage ends, divorce is the process of untangling them. Part of that means dividing up any shared assets you amass together. Another unfortunate

After a divorce, you may never want to see your ex again, but if you have kids, meeting during custody exchanges is likely going to happen.

You have a great deal to consider when ending a marriage, and not to pile on, but there are a handful of scary divorce facts to be aware of.

Military service complicates many relationships. It also complicates the divorce process. One area that often gets twisted is military pensions.

When an ex refuses to sell a home, a number of issues large. But what can you do? How can you protect yourself against foreclosure in divorce?

It’s the stuff of melodramatic TV movies, being trapped in a loveless marriage. But can your spouse actually prevent you from getting a divorce?

If you file for divorce and share credit card debt with your spouse, in the state of California, you are equally liable for paying it off.

Couples ending marriages later in life face a number of unique challenges and concerns. Here’s what you need to know about gray divorce.

What happens if your wife shows up pregnant with someone else’s child during your divorce? Are you on the hook for child support?

This is a complicated situation that encompasses domestic violence, home equity, and what to do if you can’t go to the authorities.

Going up against a divorce attorney without your own representation puts you at a serious disadvantage. Our founder explains why.

There are two options to end a marriage. Divorce or annulment. Divorce is by far the more common choice because qualifying for an annulment is not easy.

CALLER: “My Baby mama is trying to move to California for a job and she’s trying to take my kid with her. We have joint custody in our parenting plan.

If your divorce requires spousal support, making payments while knowing your ex is living with someone else may be a bitter pill to swallow. You also may be able to

The date of separation has a huge impact on divorce, but a significant change to California law is about to alter the landscape.

Child custody cases have a massive impact on your life and the lives of your children, so how you prepare is a matter of great importance.

A house is the biggest purchase most of us make. What happens if we own a home, marry, then divorce? That’s where Moore Marsden comes in.

Adultery so often strikes a fatal blow to a marriage, but how big a role does it actually play when it comes time to file for divorce?

During a divorce you lose assets you likely need to replace. Rebuilding your finances post-divorce should be a huge priority.

Divorce can be a highly emotional time, one full of pressure and tension, and being prepared helps make sure nothing gets lost along the way.

Divorce impacts almost every facet of your life, and that includes Social Security. Here’s what you need to know about the changes you face.

Not every divorce devolves into a heated courtroom battle. When spouses see eye-to-eye, uncontested divorce is often a viable option.

Bankruptcy impacts every facet of your life. Your marriage feels the brunt, and so does the process of ending it. Does bankruptcy change divorce?

What we do outside of the office can have a big impact on our work. Even though we try not to, we often bring the weight of our home lives

Whether or not to file for divorce is a big question, but another is whether or not you should file for divorce first, before your spouse.

The short answer is that there’s a lot to deal with when dissolving a marriage. As usual, the full answer is much longer.

CALLER: “I am…so over my husband right now. To sum this up, we have no kids. I own the house. I’ve always owned it and lived in it since we’ve

The paparazzi probably doesn’t hound you and follow your every move, but that doesn’t mean privacy during divorce is important to you.

Step 1: File petition. 2: Serve spouse. 3: Respond to summons. 4: Discovery. 5: Temporary orders. 6: Settlement /negotiation. 7: Sign and file final papers.

A legal separation is a formal and legally binding agreement that divides debt, assets, and property between spouses; it will also address the issues of support and custody. Creating a

While any number of factors go into pursuing a divorce, there’s much more to deal with when it comes to who has jurisdiction.