If you have a difficult relationship with your ex-spouse, the idea of spending the next decade co-parenting with him or her may seem cruel. In this situation, it is natural for you to think about pursuing sole custody. However, in the majority of cases trying to get...
Month: March 2021
What is palimony?
If you and your significant other live together in unwedded bliss, you may wish to consider what happens if and when your relationship ends. Do you have the same rights as a married person to receive property and spousal support from your partner? Not necessarily....
Laughlin Legal, PC Congratulates Yau Lee for her admission in California as a Provisionally Licensed Lawyer
Laughlin legal, PC is pleased to announce that Yau Lee has been admitted in California as a Provisionally Licensed Lawyer. Yau received her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies from the...
How should you tell your children about your divorce?
Having a conversation about divorce is never easy, and discussing the matter with your children may seem even more stressful. In order to reduce the shock they may feel, you should talk about the matter clearly and respectfully. Reassure them According to Psychology...
Are you responsible for your spouse’s debts in a divorce?
When starting the divorce process, couples primarily consider how to divide their assets. However, they must also address how the law determines who is responsible for debts. This process can be remarkably complicated depending on the couple's financial situation....
How do California courts divide marital property?
Each state takes a slightly different approach to dividing property when married couples divorce. In California, courts generally treat all of the property acquired during a marriage as community property. If divorcing spouses cannot agree about how to divide their...
