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Category: Family Law

What Property Is Not Divided in a California Divorce?

Tue 31st Oct, 2023 Family Law

It is commonly understood that property division in California divorces is 50/50. While this generally is true, it does not necessarily mean that every single asset you and your spouse own will be divided that way, as not all property is considered community property. Separate property that you and your […]

Common Grounds for Modifying or Terminating Alimony

Tue 17th Oct, 2023 Family Law

Few issues in family law are set in stone. For example, child custody, child support, and visitation orders can often be modified after they are issued due to significant changes in the circumstances of any involved party. Alimony orders are no different. While courts generally award alimony to mitigate the […]

When Courts Award Attorneys’ Fees in Family Law Cases

Fri 29th Sep, 2023 Family Law

The goal for most litigants in divorce cases is to obtain the most financially advantageous outcome possible, whether that is through favorable property division, an award of alimony or child support, or other means. But attorneys’ fees in divorce cases can mount quickly, particularly in high-conflict cases. While the default […]

Issues to Consider When Drafting a Parenting Plan

Thu 31st Aug, 2023 Family Law

Divorce ends a married couple’s roles as spouses, but it does not end their roles as parents. After a divorce involving children, the parents will need to work together to establish a parenting plan that provides for the continued health, safety, and well-being of the children. This may be easier […]