Each state is different. That is an essential element to consider because when your marriage ends, people may offer you a wide range of advice—especially if it happened due to adultery. Their experiences with divorce aren’t necessarily going to mirror your own.  To illustrate how drastic states can differ, adultery is a felony in four states (Idaho, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, & Idaho). Here in California, it is not a Read More

When it comes to the divorce process, there are numerous forks along the way that turn an uncontested divorce into a contested one. In the broadest terms, it comes down to dividing assets, taking ownership of marital debts, and discussing child custody (if applicable). Though you may have a general understanding of how bank accounts and mortgages get divided, things such as family-owned businesses aren’t Read More

There are many situations in which a parent might believe that their child is an immediate danger. When this happens, they may find it necessary to petition the court for emergency custody. Whether you are a parent who fears for your child's safety, or are a parent who has had an emergency custody order taken out against you, you need a compassionate and reputable family law attorney to handle your case. Here is more Read More

Spending the holidays with your family is a special time. People travel to see one another, there is additional time off from work, children are excited. Even seeing our kids embrace some of the magic during the holidays allows us to relive fond memories of our through a new generation.  When you separate or divorce, many aspects of your life are greatly altered. Though you may no longer be a husband or wife, Read More

During the divorce process, you face various issues to discuss, negotiate, and hopefully overcome. As important as the division of assets and marital property are, they don’t have the emotional complexities of child custody.  Nothing highlights this more than the holidays. Thanksgiving, for example, likely looked a lot different when you were married. And there may be years when one parent doesn’t get to spend that Read More

For some co-parents, Spooky Season doesn’t mean watching scary movies or eating too much candy corn. It means having to talk to your ex. The holiday season kicks off with a sinister favorite, Halloween, which leads directly into Thanksgiving and Christmas. For many separated and divorced parents, this is the time of the year when they need to communicate most with their ex. While it can be difficult, there are some Read More