Can’t Sweep it Under the Rug
For some couples, the pandemic and sheltering in place has minimized opportunities to “blow off steam.” One challenging obstacle during coronavirus is the possible social isolation many are feeling. Most of us […]
Divorce Anxiety Affects Both Men and Women
If you’re like most people going through the divorce process, you may experience some fear and anxiety about getting divorced for a period of time. Any life changing event can be anxiety, […]
COVID-19 Complexities: Custody Issues and School Openings
Complications of Schools Reopening Schools have opened and there are a variety of ways in which they have decided to educate their students. Some schools are open for business as usual, with […]
You can still get Divorced in California, Even if Your Spouse Lives Out of State
After a marriage breaks up, it’s not unusual for one spouse to make the decision to move to a different state for a new job, to be closer to family, or simply […]
Divorcing During Covid? Do you Need a Clear Legal Strategy?
Since the end of March, we’ve had many inquiries about the status of family law issues. How are they affected by the pandemic? Are couples being driven to divorce because of quarantine […]
Who Gets the Pets After the Divorce?
While California divorce laws covered the specifics of how divorce works in the state, they don’t take into consideration who gets the dog after divorce. That changed as of January 1, 2019 […]
Divorce and Covid: It’s more than Wearing a Mask and Washing Hands
The global pandemic impacts us all differently. Our routines are turned upside down and while one spouse may feel the need to clean everything, social distance, and homeschool the children the other […]
Hobbies for Recently Divorced Singles
One of things that keeps people from separating and divorcing their spouse is the fear of starting all over again. It can be challenging to start down a different path in your […]
In Palimony Cases, can Sexual Relations Prove Community Property Rights?
Often times a question is raised about whether sexual relations can be part of a so-called Marvin Action. Marvin Actions, or palimony lawsuits, are legal matters that take place in civil courts, […]
Finances Before, During, and After Divorce
Often, there is one spouse in a marriage that handles the majority of the finances. But during a divorce it is important for both spouses to have an understanding of all that […]
Signs you got married too soon
While it would be nice if all a marriage needed to grow and flourish would be love, that’s usually not the case. Some couples are so blinded by love or the idea […]
How to tell your family, friends, and coworkers you’re getting divorced
Telling family and friends that you’re getting divorced, or breaking the news about a divorce to your coworkers can be a painful process. But once your plans are definite, the best thing […]