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
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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
How Long Is This Going Take?
One of the most common questions family law attorneys get from their clients is “How long is this going to take?” Or, “When will this end?” While family law attorneys
The Mediated Prenuptial Agreement: A “Love Document?”
Many people say a prenuptial agreement is an “anti-love” document; it’s “not romantic.” This may be true. Just Google the words “romantic” and “love” and you will find out
Your Spouse Just Told You He/She Wants a Divorce: 3 Things to Do Now
You are in shock. You finished dinner, put the kids to bed and just as you are falling asleep, your spouse comes to the bedroom and says, “I am not
Three Questions a Business Owner Should Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
There are many questions that one should ask a divorce lawyer, but a business owner (or his or her spouse) has an issue that is not present in every divorce:
What’s Yours is Mine and What’s Mine is Yours
Those involved in the divorce process often painstakingly comb through financial documents to map out the source of funds used to purchase property in an effort to develop and prepare
The Divorce Tightrope: Settlement vs. Trial
An often heard plea from my clients is, “But I am offering a reasonable settlement that is not being accepted; and now we have to prepare for trial?” My response
Young Divorcées
You’re in your late 20s or early 30s, and you’re hit with a milestone you never wanted to achieve: you’re getting divorced. Whether you made a mistake in marrying your
Social Security Benefits are Not Community Property
“My Social Security retirement is mine; but your pension is ours.” Essentially, what’s mine is mine; what’s yours is ours. This is true when it comes to Social Security retirement