"To err is human; to forgive, is divine." Alexander Pope (1708) Like me, you undoubtedly have, and will continue to, make mistakes in life. We don't mean to make mistakes, but we do. In the grand scheme of things, little faux-pas like mixing plastic and paper are easily … [Read more...]
Should you take a divorce trial gamble?
Your spouse won't settle, and the threat of a divorce trial looms on the horizon. Should you take a divorce trial gamble? First and foremost, seriously consider the risks. There are no crystal balls, and judges are fallibly human. Even the best attorneys can't … [Read more...]
Does bad behavior matter in a California no-fault divorce?
California is a no-fault divorce state, which, broadly speaking, means allegations of fault are “improper and inadmissible”. (California Family Code Section 2335) When a party files a Petition for Legal Separation, Dissolution of Marriage or Dissolution of a Domestic … [Read more...]
Should a Trust fund beneficiary’s net disposable income be used to calculate child support?
In a client's California divorce, a trust fund beneficiary's attorney argued that, for purposes of calculating child support, the beneficiary's income available for support should only include his net disposable income and not the tens of millions of dollars held in trust for his … [Read more...]
Are gifts and inheritance separate property under California community property law?
You received gifts and inheritance during the marriage while you were domiciled in California (post-1975). Now you want to know, are the gifts or inheritance separate property under California Community Property law? Property acquired during marriage by gift, will, or … [Read more...]
Preparing for a child custody battle?
"Children typically suffer pain, confusion, and insecurity when their parents separate. They are hurt by outbursts of anger, bitterness, a lack of respect, an inability to communicate, and the overt hostility that can repeatedly flare up between battling parents." ~Through the … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- …
- 12
- Next Page »