A question which is often not considered in divorce cases is whether you should continue to have the public family court system preside over your case, or if your case is better suited for a private judge. Private Judges are often used in high asset dissolution cases;...
Regardless of your opinions about divorce, the common consensus is that a divorce is expensive. The cost of a divorce can be increased for a community estate which has high income earner(s), and/or significant assets. At times in high asset cases, some or much of a...
The California Family Code enforces fiduciary duties on divorcing spouses. Anyone involved in a dissolution of marriage, legal separation or modification needs to familiarize themselves with these duties. The fiduciary duties require disclosure of any facts which are...
The comment I often hear from many of my divorce clients is, “Well, I want to stay in the house.” This is completely understandable. Your house is where your kids are comfortable. It is where you are comfortable. Relocation at this time of upheaval would be...
Many clients come in seeking an initial consult and mention possibly engaging in divorce mediation with their spouse. Divorce mediation can be a productive process, and if both parties truly participate, it can save a very substantial amount in legal fees. The...
