Angela was worried about the way her divorce was proceeding. Her husband’s financial disclosures seemed incomplete. She was reasonably sure that Dwight was hiding cryptocurrency assets from her but had no idea how to confirm her suspicions. Angela and her divorce lawyer may have a difficult job ahead of them. Continue reading
California restraining orders are available to help people in various circumstances. For example, Todd’s partner, Zach, has threatened him with violence, shoved him during arguments, and violently pulled his hair. Amanda has suffered the same kind of behavior but from her former roommate. At age 78, Dan is trying to live in his own home for as long as possible, but his grandson has been stealing his possessions and money. Finally, Maryann’s boss at the diner noticed a customer was stalking Maryann at work and waiting for her in the parking lot. A restraining order might help any of these individuals feel more protected. In fact, there are four different types of California restraining orders. Continue reading
Whether you call them Grandmother and Grandfather or MeeMaw and PawPaw, grandparents often have a significant influence on younger generations. But when parents split up, visits with Grandma and Grandpa may come to an end. If you plan to file for divorce or have already filed, it’s is crucial to learn how to handle grandparent visitation rights and your divorce. Continue reading
Some divorce cases run fairly smoothly from beginning to end. Other people may find that child custody, child support, property division, or spousal support issues complicate their divorce case. This is especially for affluent couples. In fact, high net worth divorces present unique problems to the parties and their lawyers. Continue reading
On the day Daria and David agreed to store frozen embryos for future use, divorce was far from their minds. They were in perfect agreement, deeply in love, and looking forward to future parenthood. However, things didn’t work out exactly as they had planned. Daria and David put off becoming parents for several years, but unfortunately, their relationship faltered in the interim. After David filed for divorce, he realized they had to make some difficult decisions about what to do with their frozen embryos. Continue reading
Many working couples spend a large part of their day away from home and each other, yet their marriage works just fine. During the coronavirus pandemic, however, spouses were forced to see each other 24/7. In some cases, people had little interaction with the outside world. When faced with isolation and fear, some couples grow stronger while others watch as cracks in their relationship seem to grow each day. As we recover from the recent public health emergency, will COVID-19 divorce become more common? Continue reading
For some couples, a change of scenery might help their marriage. Unfortunately, the move to California didn’t help Anya and Gregory. After only two months, Gregory moved out of their new home. As he had done through most of their marriage, Gregory left the details and heavy lifting of their divorce for Anya to work out. However, Anya learned there might be a problem the day she called the clerk’s office to ask about filing procedures. California law sets out a residency requirement for people who want to file for divorce. Continue reading
After six months of waiting, and possibly longer depending on your divorce, it’s time to finalize your divorce. In California, you may or may not have to appear in court. Since going before a judge can be a tense experience, you may feel better if you prepare for your final divorce hearing beforehand. Continue reading
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Melinda and Josh had moved on, literally, after receiving their final divorce order. They each moved to new homes and both eventually started new relationships. Each parent developed new hobbies and interests they wanted their three children to enjoy. But they soon learned that changes in one divorced parent’s life can affect a child’s relationship with the other. Melinda and Josh found it more difficult to stick to their child custody arrangements but agreeing on new schedules seemed impossible. Like many other divorced parents, they needed to review and change their child custody arrangements. Continue reading
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Daniel and Miranda’s biggest arguments revolved around money. As their debts piled up, creditors called daily and their relationship suffered. They reached a certain point where they began to consider filing for bankruptcy and filing for divorce. However, they needed to consider the effect of bankruptcy on divorce before taking any action. Continue reading