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Prenups vs. Postnups: What’s the Difference?

Fri 31st Jan, 2025 Blogs

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 […]

The Rights of Unmarried Parents in California

Fri 17th Jan, 2025 Blogs

Parental rights for married parents are fairly straightforward — both parents share physical and legal custody of their children and enjoy all of the rights and obligations thereof (absent evidence that such an arrangement is not in the best interest of the children). But what about parental rights for unmarried […]

5 Misconceptions About Child Support

Tue 31st Dec, 2024 Blogs

If you are getting a divorce and have children, it is more likely than not that either you or your former spouse will be required to pay child support. Generally, child support is money paid by one parent (the non-custodial parent) to the other parent (the custodial parent) to fulfill […]

Should You Try a Separation Before Getting Divorced?

Tue 17th Dec, 2024 Blogs

Divorce rarely comes out of nowhere. In many cases, the spouses understand that something is wrong in their marriage well before either of them file for divorce. One way couples seek to overcome these issues is through marriage counseling, which works in some cases but not in all. Another way […]

What to Expect in a High-Asset Divorce

Fri 29th Nov, 2024 Blogs

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can certainly increase the complexity of divorce. While the complexity of divorce varies from couple to couple, high net worth is one of the most common aggravating factors, especially in the absence of a prenuptial agreement. Divorcing couples with significant assets should thus prepare […]