Over the years, we’ve had numerous clients in the divorce process express a desire to relocate away from their spouse while taking one or more of the kids with them. We’re not talking about packing up and moving into an…
A common question we are asked by clients who are dealing with child custody in their case is, “Does the court take into consideration age when deciding?” In this article, we’ll address the typical guidelines based on a child’s age.…
What is a QDRO? A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, is a legal order associated with a divorce or legal separation, that divides and changes ownership of a retirement plan to give a divorced spouse their share of the…
Regardless of term (temporary vs. permanent) for child custody orders, it’s important to know what factors are examined by the court when arriving at a decision. The main focus in any case is arriving at an outcome that benefits the…
The purpose of this article is to help you understand the circumstances under which a California Family Law court will order mandatory counseling. We’ll detail the findings the court must make, along with your options as they relate to the…
One of the questions that we encounter most often when someone inquires with our offices is, “What happens after divorce papers are served to my spouse?” Our initial response: “It depends on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested!” For…
In this segment, we’re going to discuss utilizing a private family law judge instead of the traditional public court system judge for your case. We’ll cover the major pros and cons, and from there you can contact us for guidance…
A false accusation of child abuse is no laughing matter. You’ve got a lot on your plate at this point with the divorce process itself, and dumping this on top adds more stress and confusion. Sadly, we’ve experienced a lot…
We briefly covered the basics of community and separate property in a previous article. Today, we’ll go into further detail and discuss a few scenarios we’ve experienced while assisting others with their divorce. By the end, you should have a…