Family law blog

A California parenting plan outlines custody, parenting time, decision-making, and communication between parents. Understanding what to include and working with an experienced family law attorney can make all the difference.

Spousal support and child support serve different purposes in California divorce and custody cases. Child support focuses on meeting a child’s needs through a mandatory guideline formula, while spousal support helps a former spouse transition financially and is determined by multiple discretionary factors.

Preparing financially for a divorce in California is a critical step toward protecting your assets, income, and long-term stability. Understanding community property laws, organizing financial information, and anticipating support obligations can help you avoid costly mistakes during the divorce process.

Business owners in California face unique risks during divorce due to community property laws. Taking proactive legal steps, such as proper valuation, financial separation, and strategic negotiation, can help protect business ownership, control, and long-term viability.

Dividing retirement accounts in a California divorce is not as simple as splitting a balance in half. Different plans follow different rules. This guide explains how California courts divide retirement accounts, what documents are required, and the critical steps you can take to protect your long-term financial future.

California divorces require a minimum six-month waiting period, but many cases take longer depending on conflict, finances, and custody issues. This guide explains what affects divorce timelines, common delays, and how early planning can help you move forward efficiently.

Divorce forces spouses to reinvent their financial positions while navigating intense emotional strain. The challenge is making business-savvy decisions without litigating issues beyond their value. For many families, real estate is a disproportionately significant marital asset. Given its importance, how should you approach buying and selling real property during divorce?

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) in California can provide protection for days, years, or even permanently, depending on the circumstances. This guide explains the different types of DVROs, how long each lasts, when orders can be renewed, and the factors judges consider.

Deciding what happens to the family home in a California divorce can be complex and emotionally charged. This guide explains how California community property laws apply to the marital residence, how courts distinguish between community and separate property

In California, mediation through Family Court Services is mandatory before a judge can decide child custody or visitation disputes. This guide explains when mediation is required, how FCS differs from private mediation, and how county rules can directly affect your custody outcome.

Mediation is still required in California child custody cases involving domestic violence, but it follows strict safety protocols. This guide explains how DV-focused mediation works, what protections are available, and what parents can expect in court-ordered and private mediation.

Child custody mediation is a required step in most California family law cases involving children. This guide explains how custody mediation works, what to expect in recommending and non-recommending counties, and how proper preparation can protect your child’s best interests and improve your outcome.