You probably know that penalties for driving while under the influence are harsh. You do not want to get caught and risk the consequences. In 2022, California changed its DUI laws to expand the covered substances and increase some penalties. Expanded substances The...
Grandparents share a precious and important relationship with their grandchildren. In many cases, grandparents not only provide love but also emotional and financial support that their grandchildren depend on. During a divorce, the process can overlook grandparents'...
One common question asked during the divorce process has to do with a family home: must you sell it to satisfy marital debt, or can one spouse retain ownership? To find an answer, you must first understand how California addresses marital property. Community Property...
Getting a divorce can change your life in nearly every way. And you may find that during this period of your life, it is difficult to cope emotionally. It is normal to feel sad and depressed during the divorce process, and you may become one of the 4.7% of adults in...
Getting a divorce is not only a major source of emotional and financial headaches, but it can also create major legal headaches, too. It is important for divorcing couples to understand what to expect about divorce specifically in the state of California, as each...
Getting divorced is never easy, but it is especially difficult when children are involved. It is helpful when parents are dedicated to working together to help their children find success after the divorce is finalized, but what does this mean? What strategies can...
When you see divorce depicted on television, you see bitter court battles over money and teenagers acting out in response to their new life. But this dramatization does not need to be your reality. Many ex-spouses successfully co-parent and raise happy, well-adjusted...
If you divorce in California and have children with your spouse, you must follow the state's process for a child custody determination. Parents may agree on a parenting plan and submit it for court approval or ask the judge to make a decision. Learn how child custody...
When you married your spouse, you likely did not foresee yourself eventually getting a divorce. You may also struggle with the idea of ending your marriage and trying to restart your life as a single person. Many of these fears and hesitations about the divorce...
Divorce is difficult, especially when the family relies on one spouse for personal and financial security. As a dependent spouse, one of the most critical issues during a divorce is maintaining medical coverage for you and your children. Will my ex-spouse’s plan cover...