Even if you're fighting like cats or suspect your spouse has a narcissistic personality disorder, you still may resolve complicated issues peacefully through divorce mediation. Written agreements signed in mediation are enforceable as court judgments under California Code of … [Read more...]
Who pays the student loans in divorce in California?
Unless it would be “unjust," or a married couple otherwise agrees in writing, California Appellate court's have held that, a spouse's student loans "must be assigned for payment to the spouse who obtained the education or training." (California Family Code Section 2627) But, if … [Read more...]
Should you kick your judge off the bench (aka recuse)?
Good judges are patient, respectful and put aside their personal beliefs when considering evidence and making rulings. Biased judges let their beliefs unfairly prejudice their decisions. If you may be disadvantaged by the beliefs of the California family judge assigned to … [Read more...]
Lessons on love, marriage and divorce from Cecil the lion
Cecil the lion and his killer Walter Palmer can teach invaluable lessons about love, marriage and divorce. First, the facts about Cecil the lion and Walter Palmer as reported by the media. Walter Palmer has a wife and two children and used to be an affluent, trusted … [Read more...]
Keep your child safe from abuse during divorce
These organizations may help keep your child safe from abuse during divorce. I've never worked with these organizations so please contact as many as necessary and carefully consider using their services. California Department of Social Services and Child Protective Services … [Read more...]
You don’t know someone until you divorce him/her
It happens everyday in divorces. People expect their spouses to behave the same ways they behaved during marriage. They expect their spouses to continue paying the mortgage, children’s tuition, and grocery bills – just like they did during marriage. They expect their … [Read more...]