In many cases, when a couple gets divorced, courts will divide custody between both parents. This could mean that your spouse has custody one week and you have custody the next. The court aims to preserve the relationship your child has with both of you, even though...
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How are executive compensation packages divided in divorce?
Dividing executive compensation packages can present complex challenges in high-asset divorces. These packages often include various components beyond a typical salary, which complicates the division process. Understanding the financial and tax implications is...
Your business after a domestic partnership: Who owns what?
Domestic partnerships in California have the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. This includes how courts will divide your property if you end your partnership. The state follows community property laws, which means you and your partner will typically...
Don’t let your holiday custody schedule start a fight
The best holiday custody schedules are cooperative endeavors between both co-parents. But not all separations and divorces leave the parties on good enough terms to remain civil with each other. But don’t despair. Instead, review your options and formulate a workable...
What is the dissipation of marital assets?
Earlier this year, we discussed how a spouse may be tempted to hide assets during a divorce. This is an illegal practice, and your spouse would likely be doing it to deprive you of those assets. An example of this is transferring a substantial sum to a family member,...
Can a parent get make-up time for a lost parenting session?
Most divorcing or separated parents have either shared custody or visitation arrangements. They each have a specific amount of time with the children overall, as well as a schedule for special days like holidays and birthdays. Both parents typically must abide by the...
Do you have to sell your business during a divorce?
Becoming business partners often seems like a good idea to married couples. Their lives are already intertwined in many ways, including financially. It may feel easy and natural for them to work together, especially if they’re starting a small business and trying to...
Will your spouse’s gambling problem be a factor in the divorce?
A spouse’s gambling problem can have a significant impact on divorce proceedings. When gambling causes financial instability or emotional strain in a marriage, it can become a major factor in property division, child custody and support arrangements. Courts take...
Property division challenges during a same-sex divorce
Dividing property can be complex during any divorce. This is especially true for high-asset divorces, where people may control significant financial assets. It can be very complicated to track down all of these assets and decide what the law says about how they should...
Can your pet follow your child post-divorce?
One common concern among divorcing parents in California is whether their pet can follow their child post-divorce, moving between households along with their child. The emotional bonds between children and their pets are often very strong, and maintaining these...
