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The word “alimony” strikes fear into the hearts of many. In popular media, the prospect of having to pay alimony is often the impetus behind the commission of unsavory deeds in an attempt to circumvent it. While alimony in real life is rarely so dramatic, it nonetheless represents a significant […]
Married couples in California have a statutory fiduciary duty to each other that lasts the duration of the marriage — including during divorce proceedings. This means that the parties have a legal obligation to act in good faith and to refrain from taking advantage of each other. Unfortunately, not all […]
Disagreements during divorce are rarely pleasant, but some of the least pleasant — and potentially damaging — involve those related to child custody and visitation. Most divorcing parents try to make the process as stress-free for their children as possible, but even disagreements behind the scenes can take a toll […]
The average cost of a wedding in California in 2024 was about $36,000. While that is hardly a drop in the bucket, most costs associated with weddings are fairly predictable — e.g., venue, caterer, drinks, photographer, clothing, flowers, DJ, etc. The costs associated with divorce are not so predictable. It’s […]
Prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) are a popular tool in California family law because they allow future spouses to establish ground rules before marriage. They offer many benefits, not least of which is that they allow married couples to circumvent California’s default 50/50 property division scheme. But did you know that you […]
I had a very vicious divorce that took over 3 years. My ex-wife went through 3 attorneys trying to keep up and gain the upper hand…It was a hard road, but I’m very thankful I stayed the path with John, he knew what he was doing and his strategy worked flawlessly.
I have worked with John as co-counsel and against John as opposing counsel. There is no one more ethical and hard-working.
Brett is a consummate professional who is very well versed in the area of land use law. He brings a general affability and substantive acumen to his legal practice. Clients uniformly have a high regard for his passionate and credible representation.
We contacted Megan to update our family trust and found her very knowledgeable on the subject. She was able to give us a clear and detailed explanation of the complexities of the family trust. We highly recommend her.
