When you are in a state of bliss during a pending or current marriage, the last matter you may be contemplating is what might happen to your separate property in the event of a divorce. The best way to avoid any confusion regarding separate property is to be aware of...
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...
So what does the law say on child support obligations in California? The child’s best interest is the State’s number one priority. Under Family Code 4053, the legislature laid out the position on child support, and the related analysis and bases. The code...
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...
