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One common question that couples often have when getting divorced is how to classify an inheritance. Is this separate property, meaning it belongs only to the person whose parents left it for them? Or is it marital property that the couple owns together? The reality...
This time of year, a lot of people are going on family vacations while the kids are on spring break. Others are making plans for summer vacation. If you’re traveling by air alone with your child, it’s important to be prepared for a little more scrutiny than a couple...
When parents divorce, they typically create a parenting plan outlining their respective roles and responsibilities for their children. Such an arrangement helps ensure that both parents participate in their children's lives and alleviate the stress of juggling...
In many custody arrangements, one parent has physical custody, and the other parent has visitation rights. This usually means the child stays with the other parent according to a set visitation schedule. However, sometimes supervised visitation is required. Supervised...
Legal separation offers an alternative to divorce for couples who want to live apart but have reasons to stay legally married. Unlike divorce, legal separation does not end the marriage. Instead, it establishes terms for child-related matters like custody and support...
When dealing with a divorce involving significant assets, dividing property fairly can become complicated. Forensic accountants play a key role in uncovering and analyzing financial information to ensure an equitable settlement. Their expertise helps bring clarity to...
It can take years for spouses experiencing domestic violence to find the courage to leave. Many people are aware that their safety is most at risk at the end of an abusive relationship. When people finally decide they want to leave for their own well-being or the...
Parenting time arrangements can be challenging for any family, but they may become particularly complex when one parent is a doctor who works a non-traditional schedule. Physicians often work irregular hours, face demanding days at work and may be called into...
As our readers likely know, California is among a relatively small number of “community property” states. Just what that means, however, isn’t widely understood. People – including a lot of celebrities – often complain that they had to give their spouse half of...
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...
