In a no-fault divorce state like California, you are not required to prove your spouse’s wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. Instead, you can cite irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. But what does it mean for a marriage to be irretrievably broken in legal terms? In California, an irretrievably broken marriage means a complete and final break...
Continue ReadingGuardianship is a legal arrangement where someone is granted legal authority and responsibility to care for and make decisions on behalf of another person, in many cases, a child. And while a guardianship is often an arrangement put in place to help protect the rights and interests of the child, there may come a time when it might be...
Continue ReadingDivorce can be a battlefield. Mix in false claims, and the conflict can escalate to a nuclear level. Unfortunately, false accusations are also often strategic calculations, meticulously crafted to eat away at one spouse’s credibility, making them look guilty before the court even hears their side; it’s about shaping the story to gain an advantage. If you’re in this...
Continue ReadingIn Part One, we discussed the process and grounds required for obtaining “Ex Parte” relief.Depending on the circumstances of your case, ex parte relief may be very difficult to obtain. What may seem like an emergency to you may not seem so to a grizzled family law judge who has heard stories seemingly more tragic or critical than yours. An...
Continue ReadingWhen a landlord decides to evict a tenant, California does not give the landlord the right to immediate removal. The landlord generally must give required notice, file an eviction lawsuit, and obtain a court judgment before the sheriff can evict the tenant. So, how long does the eviction process take? The matter may end during the initial notice period...
Continue ReadingDivorce is never easy, and navigating the financial impact can feel like solving a complex puzzle. If you are considering a divorce in California, you may be worried about how it will affect your finances. One major concern is understanding how taxes will apply to your divorce settlement. Do you have to pay tax on divorce settlement assets? What...
Continue ReadingDivorce and bankruptcy often go hand in hand due to the financial strain a marital split can cause. In turn, the financial stress of bankruptcy can further damage the already frayed relations between spouses. Many people lack the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves if they find themselves on the verge of insolvency while their family life...
Continue ReadingFiling for divorce in California requires spouses to complete a specific legal process. That process generally uses legal documents issued by the state that give the court the information it needs to oversee the case. Completing California divorce forms on your own can be difficult. An attorney can help you understand how the paperwork fits together from start to...
Continue ReadingLife, like parenthood, doesn’t always move in a straight line. Similarly, the circumstances that led to your original child custody agreement may no longer reflect your current reality. Luckily, California courts recognize this, allowing for necessary changes. If you’re wondering whether to file changes to your custody agreement, it’s important to understand the reasons a judge will change custody,...
Continue ReadingDivorces are rarely simple or emotionally straightforward. And when you consider the various legal considerations and requirements, things become even more tangled. One frequent situation we encounter in our practice involves spouses who are trying to obtain a California divorce while living in another state. If you’re considering filing for divorce in California while living out of state, read...
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