Dividing assets in a divorce can be exceptionally complicated - and possibly contentious. However, when divorcing spouses understand how this process works and what they must do, they can minimize the potential for conflicts. For instance, when you divorce, you will...
Redwood City, California Family Law Blog
Do fathers automatically lose custody in a divorce?
Divorced fathers in California may not try to fight for custody of their children, assuming that the system is rigged against them. This might seem like the easiest solution, but it can rob you of valuable time that you could have spent raising your children. Here's...
How can you help your children cope with your divorce?
There is no good way to break the news of your divorce to your children. While your marriage may be untenable, you and your spouse’s decision to end it will affect your children’s rhythms, routines and well-being. You may fear that they will have a difficult time...
Understanding property division in California
When you decided to file a divorce petition in a California court, you no doubt understood that it would activate a series of events that would include a decision-making process between you and your spouse. Especially if you’re a parent, property division and other...
Should you consider a nesting arrangement for after your divorce?
If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, you will likely fear how your decision could disrupt your children’s lives. No matter your feelings toward each other, you two may be on the same page about parenting and may loathe the idea of shuttling your children...
How will your parenting plan work long-term?
The ultimate goal of any parenting plan is to protect the interests of the children above all else. Parents often decide to work together on a custody and visitation plan that will allow them to provide stability and security for their kids. There are many benefits...
Will an uncontested divorce make sense for you?
After years of trying to work out your difficulties, you and your spouse might have decided to end your marriage. If this decision is mutual, your divorce will be far easier to proceed with than most couples’. And if you two are parting on civil terms, you might think...
What happens to retirement assets in divorce?
When it comes to property division in divorce, two types of assets usually take center stage: the marital home and retirement accounts. Retirement assets – 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), pension plans and the like – can account for a significant...
Is mediation the right choice for your divorce?
Divorce is an emotional and complex process, even when two parties are amicable and committed to a mutually beneficial resolution. In order to reduce the stress often associated with ending a marriage, some couples choose to go through the mediation process instead of...
What can I expect after filing for divorce?
Deciding that your marriage is over may have been difficult, and that is not unusual. Not only are you likely dealing with conflicting emotions, but you may be feeling some anxiety over the uncertainty ahead. After all, the divorce process is often unfamiliar...
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