Determining the ongoing care of your children is often one of the trickiest parts of a divorce. Even though you and your ex disagree on a lot, both of you desire to participate in raising and caring for the children you share. Developing a child custody arrangement...
Month: January 2021
Laughlin Legal, PC Welcomes Caitlin Ly to the Partnership
Laughlin Legal, PC is delighted to welcome Caitlin Ly to the partnership. A graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Caitlin joined the firm in 2018 after exclusively practicing family law for 5 years in Massachusetts. Caitlin brings her tenacity and expertise to...
Valuing Private Equity Interests in Divorce
Valuing private equity interests can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Problems compound when the valuation is required in a divorce setting. Fundamentally speaking, private equity is capital invested in a company or other entity that is not publicly...
Organizations We Proudly Support
The partners and entire staff at Laughlin Legal, PC proudly support the following organizations: CORA Call Primrose Hopalong and Second Chance Animal Rescue Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County Legal Services for Children, Inc. Mills Peninsula Hospital No Kid Hungry...
3 provisions to avoid in a prenuptial agreement
In the past, prenuptial agreements (prenups) were viewed in a generally negative context. In popular entertainment like books, movies and television programs, the mere suggestion of a prenup meant that one party was likely already planning on divorce – or something...
2020 Family Law Key Statutory Developments
Temporary Restraining or Protective Orders COVID-19 Emergency Court Rule: Rule 8 On April 6, the Judicial Council of California enacted eleven emergency rules for court proceedings throughout California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them, Emergency...
Women might face financial challenges after gray divorce
“Gray Divorce” is a phrase that has recently seen use in the lexicon of both popular media and on the legal landscape. While there is no one defined parameter, the term generally refers to those older than 50 who are seeking divorce. Even though divorce rates have...
What should you include in a prenuptial agreement?
When you plan your wedding in California, you never anticipate getting a divorce. However, thinking about the difficult challenges you may face later on and addressing them in a prenuptial can protect you from devastating losses if your relationship ever comes to an...
