Recent Blog Posts
Do I Really Have To Keep Playing Fair Towards My Soon To Be Ex-Spouse?
The answer is YES! During marriage, after separation and until final disposition of all assets, spouses owe one another fiduciary duty, which is one of the highest duties of good faith and fair dealing. So, even though you may have a lot of anger, resentment, even hatred towards your soon to be ex-spouse, you… Read More »
The Benefits Of Early Settlement
At the outset of a divorce, emotions often run high, which leads to high attorney fees. Parties file unnecessary motions and engage in less than courteous exchanges multiplying emails to and from lawyers. Discussing settlement early and often may not only save thousands of dollars in legal fees but spare the relationship from total… Read More »
Increasing Your Money IQ: How To Gain Advantage During Your Divorce
Starting a divorce process can be terrifying especially for people who never really dealt with their family’s finances. One of the first questions you may be asked by an attorney is: what are your assets and debts? Then, you may be asked to come up with a budget for purposes of spousal support. And,… Read More »
Parenting Plan for Infants and Toddlers: Are Overnight Visits In the Best Interest of Parents?
The courts must use the best interest of the child standard when making custody/visitation decisions. But are overnight visits on alternating weekends in the best interests of children or rather a convenience for the working parents? The key to establishing a successful parenting plan for an infant or a toddler is to look at… Read More »
Child Custody Evaluation: How to Prepare for It and Emerge Victorious From It?
Even if a child custody evaluation is merely possible in your case, you should start your preparation right away. The preparation process is not something you can do in an afternoon or a weekend. It takes a methodical and long-term commitment to work on yourself as an individual and a parent. If you are… Read More »
Child Custody Does Not Have to Be a Battle
Once either you or the other parent declares a custody war, your divorce or parentage case becomes unbearable. But it does not have to get to that point. Unless there are issues of abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, or other type of dysfunction, you and the other parent should focus on the children and… Read More »
What if we have kids?
Deciding how to split time with the kids is the most emotional aspect of your divorce. When families have to physically separate, the assistance of a skilled experienced attorney is vital in helping you craft the best parenting plan. It is usually better to work with your spouse and/or his/her attorney to settle cases… Read More »
Steps After a Response
After your spouse files a Response, both parties have to exchange their Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (PDD) consisting at least of the Schedule of Assets and Debts and Income and Expense Declaration. Those forms are not filed with the court. If you file a RFO together with the Petition for Dissolution, you may have… Read More »
Starting a divorce action in California
Making a decision to divorce your spouse is one of the most difficult and life-changing decisions you will ever make. After carefully balancing all the pros and cons, you decide to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Now what? You should contact an attorney to ensure that you are properly prepared to file… Read More »
