Over the prior few years, homeowners rushed to obtain refinancing of their home loans because of the decline in interest rates. The opportunity of obtaining lower interest rates for many people [...]
Characterization and Family Law Presumptions In most divorce cases, arguments regarding dividing property often begin with spouses making claims such as, “this is my bank account, that is [...]
Many of our clients often express concern that their spouses are mishandling or misappropriating money. Claims range from “my spouse is stashing money in accounts I don’t have access to,” “my [...]
When, if, and where you and your child(ren) are allowed to move can be a common frustration of many parents, or possibly a relief to many during the divorce process.
In California, marriage is a legally binding contract between the spouses, establishing fiduciary duties and altering their property rights. California does not have “common law marriages,” [...]
Marriage is a legally binding contract that couples often sign prior to understanding the terms. Those individuals who educate themselves on how their property rights and financial [...]
Child support in California is determined based on each parent’s circumstances and financial standing. When calculating child support, the court requires both parents to disclose their [...]
At least one parent often has the expectation that both parents will contribute to their child’s college expenses. What happens when the other parent does not want to share in the cost of [...]
