Southern California Family Law Blog
Do you qualify for palimony?
As a California resident, you may qualify for spousal support and half of your partner's property when your relationship comes to a close, even if that relationship was not a marriage or a registered domestic partnership. Why? Because California has a palimony law. ...
Straight talk in asset division in a divorce
One of the biggest goals of the courts in divorce is fairness. This occurs in all aspects of a divorce case from child custody and visitation to the equitable division of assets. The fair division of assets for all parties hinges on many factors, including the ability...
How does domestic violence affect custody mediation?
Domestic violence and abuse are situations that the California courts take seriously. When involved in a divorce with children, you have to consider your child’s safety as a priority. In cases where domestic violence is an issue, you need a parenting plan that...
3 tips if you want a divorce, but your spouse does not
While marriages end for a variety of reasons, spousal disagreements are a common cause. As such, if you and your spouse cannot agree on financial matters, child-rearing rules, household tasks or other topics, you may be ready to call it quits. Your spouse, however,...
Encouraging an abuse victim to get help
Often, when people witness abuse happening from an outside perspective and are concerned about the victims, they may wish there was more they could do to provide protection and support. Approaching this concern with care and respect is pivotal in their effort to...
What should you include in a parenting plan?
If you and your spouse have children when you decide to get a divorce, one of the most important areas of negotiation will probably revolve around custody and visitation. In California, the state refers to visitation and custody arrangements as parenting plans. ...
Man and wife both arrested for domestic violence
For many people in Manhattan Beach, the image of a perfect marriage is simply a facade projected to others to hide the actual suffering that some who are party to it are enduring. Domestic abuse remains a problem plaguing countless relationships, and in many of these...
What is the divorce process in California?
Every day, couples are divorcing. The American Community Survey released by the United States Census Bureau reported that in California, close to 113,000 women divorced, while almost 98,000 men split with their spouses. In California, the entire divorce process takes...
When is it time to file for child custody modification?
Child custody may be one the most important issues to negotiate when creating a divorce decree. Whether you decide to negotiate the terms of the settlement through mediation or you allow a traditional courtroom judge to make the final decision, it is critical to...
How does the community property law affect asset division?
Most states in the U.S. are equitable division states, which determines the classification of property for division during a divorce. California, however, is a community property state, which makes it a little different when it comes to dividing assets. This often has...
