Divorce Roadmap
I’ve never met you before, but having met thousands of people going through divorce, I promise that you’re normal. The doubt, the fear, the confusion, the pain, and the anger are all normal. You’ve got a million questions, but take…
What you Need to Know About Legal Separation in California
One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to be legally separated before you get a divorce in California, but nothing could be further from the truth. A legal separation is an alternative to divorce, not a mandatory step…
What is a Retirement Plan, and Why is it so Important?
California community property law applies to all assets acquired during marriage, including retirement accounts. That means that regardless of whose name is on the plan, retirement assets are subject to being divided between both spouses. Spouses who have primarily been…
What Effect Does Cheating have on My Divorce?
One of the biggest betrayals you can ever experience is to discover that your spouse has committed adultery. It’s only natural to wonder how this might impact you in a divorce and whether or not the law holds your cheating…
The Basics of Retirement Plan Division
California community property law applies to all assets acquired during marriage, including retirement accounts. That means that regardless of whose name is on the plan, retirement assets are subject to being divided between both spouses. Although one of the more…
Spousal Support Basics: What you Need to Know
The issue of alimony is part of every California divorce, regardless of length of marriage or employment status. The proper term for alimony in California is spousal support. Spousal support is designed to allow the lower earning spouse (party) to…
Terminating versus Reserving Spousal Support in California
What does it matter if spousal support is set at zero, which is also commonly referred to as a reservation of support, as opposed to being terminated? Turns out, a lot! There is a very important legal difference between the…
Imputed Income in California Child Support Orders
In the family law system, parents are legally equally responsible for the financial support of their children. Each parent’s income is a key factor in calculating out how much child support is owed or received. In some cases, parents intentionally…
How Taxes Relate to California Divorce: Support
There are four basic ways taxes have an impact on your California divorce: support, filing status, property division, and dependency exemptions. Here’s a brief overview on what you need to know about the relationship between taxes and support. There are…