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California Family Law Press Room
Knowing when it’s time to find a new lawyer
It’s difficult to determine how an attorney is going to perform at the beginning of a divorce case. Each divorce has its unique challenges that may pose novel scenarios for a family attorney. Even an attorney with a stellar reputation can find that a divorce case...
How well do you understand California property?
As a California resident, you likely know that we are one of the nine community property states in the U.S. This means that when you obtain a legal separation or divorce, you and your spouse or registered domestic partner must divide everything you accumulated during...
401k considerations during a divorce
Although many people in Foster City may feel prepared going into their divorce proceedings, in reality many will encounter scenarios where they do not know what their best course of action may be. This is especially true when dealing with the division of marital...
Is shared parenting supported by California courts?
When parents decide to end their marriage, it is especially difficult for the children. They did not have a say in the situation, but it has a huge impact on their lives. Many times, it means the children do not get to spend a lot of time with one parent. This can...
Are prenuptial contracts becoming more common?
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between married partners that stipulates the division of assets in the case of a divorce. Many reasons exist for why a couple would want to enter into such a contract. Though the idea of a prenuptial is sometimes criticized...
Will timing cause a judge to invalidate a prenup?
Creating a prenuptial agreement can help solve many problems that could arise should a couple divorce, including settling the division of property and distinguishing separate property from marital property. However, if a spouse challenges a prenuptial agreement in...
Divorcing during an adoption
Adoptions are well-known for taking a long time to finalize. A lot can happen in that time while you wait to adopt a child. Whether you are going through a domestic adoption or an international one, the potential years it takes to become approved and then paired with...
Is a joint custody arrangement right for you?
When California parents divorce, they must make a lot of hard decisions. The first of these decisions is what sort of custody arrangement you wish to have. While sole custody used to be the go-to option, joint custody is the new norm. Though it is not suitable for...
Divorce, custody and your child’s education
During the divorce process, numerous challenges frequently arise for parents. Some include financial matters, such as the payment of child support, while others involve property or some other serious matter. However, legal topics related to kids are especially tough...
Health crises and family law matters
When a health crisis arises, different parts of one's life are disrupted. Emotionally, these crises make daily life very tough, especially when someone becomes depressed or has very high levels of stress due to their circumstances. However, a health crisis such as a...
