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...
Upon filing for a divorce in California, Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (often referred to as “ATROS”) kick in. You will see these on Page 2 of your Summons. These restraining orders are mutual and become effective on the Respondent upon service of the...
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...
You are super excited to take the kiddos on that big summer trip. So, you reach out to your ex to lock it in and you either get denied the vacation time, or told you need to reschedule it. Wait, what? But they are your kids. And vacation is going to be so fun. And you...
Getting married and planning for your future with your life partner is an exciting and romantic time. Planning for your future with a pre-marital agreement, while not as exciting and romantic, is something that you should consider equally important. What is a...
