The Truth about Spousal Support
In family law, spousal support and child support are at the top of the list when a client comes in to consult with an attorney. Child support can be defined as […]
Common Law Marriage Myth
There is no such thing as “Common Law Marriage” in California When asked the question does common law marriage exist, most will answer yes. The myth that a cohabitating couple that has […]
Common Final Straws Before Divorce
Ending a marriage could be one of the most difficult decisions you’ll have to make as an adult. Many people struggle for a long time, sometimes years, before making the choice of […]
Transitioning Successfully After Divorce
The process of overcoming a divorce is wrought with stress, high tension, and a full range of emotions. In most instances, it is not worth remaining in a relationship that doesn’t work. […]
Taking the first steps to divorce a narcissistic husband
Think your husband is a narcissist? Here are some of the signs to watch for: Lives in a fantasy world with delusions of grandeur Needs to have constant praise and admiration Is […]
What if a False Claim of Marriage is filed in Family Law Court?
A scenario in a so-called Marvin Action between cohabitating adults who’ve split up might start with one of the partners, called the plaintiff, filing a petition for dissolution of marriage in family […]
Extended summer vacations after divorce can be difficult
As summer approaches, you are probably looking forward to some quality family-time with your child. Whether it is relaxing along a beach or enjoying Disney World’s thrills, an extended summer vacation is […]
Managing Retirement Accounts through the Divorce Process
According to Robert Ebert (Rob), Investment Advisor with Ebert Associates, the secret to having enough resources to last throughout the golden years is retirement income, not simply the accumulation of wealth. But […]
Should You File for Divorce First?
A divorce officially starts when one spouse files a petition in court in order to request a decree of divorce. Filing a petition lets the other spouse know that a divorce is […]
We Interviewed Trusts and Estates Attorneys
We interviewed Trusts and Estates attorneys, Noah Herbold and Tamsen Reinheimer, from the Law Offices of Mortensen & Reinheimer, about critical issues that should be addressed surrounding marital dissolution. Q: What is […]
You Want to File for Divorce, but Can’t Find Your Spouse
People file for divorce for many reasons. However, divorces are categorized by either being no-fault or at-fault, but what happens when you can’t find your spouse? “Divorce by publication” may be the […]
Regrouping After a Divorce
After a divorce is finalized, time is needed to heal and process before most are ready to begin a new relationship or to even start dating again. More than a few of […]