Beware These Divorce Pitfalls
A divorce, for most people, is a pivotal and life-changing experience. It is an event that can have dramatic ramifications on your future, both financially and emotionally. Yet, while you … Continued
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Late-in-Life Spousal Support: Strategizing to Maximize a Client’s Financial Life Post Divorce
Marlo, an expert in Grey Divorce, wrote about late-in-life spousal support and the strategies to maximize one’s financial life after divorce in Family Advocate, Vol. 50, No. 3 (Winter 2017). © … Continued
The Cost of Bad Behavior in a Dissolution Proceeding
One of the most common complaints by and sources of frustration to clients during a divorce is connected to the issue of attorney’s fees: specifically, the attorney’s fees which the … Continued
Last Minute Gift of Appreciation to Your Ex
After handling divorces, child support, custody and paternity matters for more than 20 years, I am well aware that not everyone has a happy and amicable relationship with their ex-spouse … Continued
The Demise of “Brangelina:” The Custody Battle
In the wake of the almost apocalyptic marital demise and subsequent divorce proceeding of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, an interesting legal discussion has been raised regarding custody of the … Continued
Finally Making it Final: Bringing Your Divorce to Judgment
Even the simplest divorce – no kids, few assets, little hostility – can take a while, often surpassing California’s 6 month statutory waiting period before a divorce can be final … Continued
You Are Getting Married: Three Things to Do Now!
The engagement period is magical, probably one of the happiest times of anyone’s life. The engagement period is full of fun – parties, gifts, wedding planning, thinking about a home … Continued
When is Enough Actually Enough? Drug and Alcohol Testing in Custody Cases
Can a court order a parent to undergo indefinite testing for illegal or controlled substances as a requirement for visitation? The answer is yes, according to a recent California Court … Continued
Redefining the Date of Separation: the “Anti-Davis” Legislation
On July 25, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1255 into effect. This bill redefines the date of marital separation for purposes of the California Family Code as the … Continued
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Determining Income of the Self-Employed Party
A self-employed party to a family law matter can present a unique set of challenges for a family law attorney when it comes to determining income available for support, as … Continued