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Is Your Parenting Plan Ready for Summer? Managing Summer Custody Arrangements in California As the days get longer and temperatures warm, your children may already be looking forward to indulging in their favorite summer activities and, if they’re in school, leaving homework behind for a few blissful months. You, however, may be viewing that same […]

How Do I Talk to My Fiancée About a Prenup? The moment you’ve been waiting for; you and your significant other have decided to get married, with the hope that you’ll happily spend the rest of your lives together. The last thing you want to do is ruin the joyful anticipation you feel planning for

The Role of an Attorney in a Pre- or Postnuptial Agreement It was once the case that myths surrounding prenuptial agreements effectively dissuaded many from considering whether they might benefit from one. The most common misconceptions—that asking for one is a red flag indicating lack of trust in the relationship, or that only high-net-worth individuals

Crafting Your Shield: Navigating Prenups vs Postnups with Our Oakland Divorce Attorneys Most couples marry in the expectation that their relationship will last a lifetime. At the same time, they may also be aware that whatever their intentions, a significant fraction of marriages end in divorce. Finances are frequently among the most contentious issues in

The 4 People You Need On Your Divorce Team Our Alameda Divorce Attorneys Know How To Fight And When To Fight fight my battles When somebody decides their marriage is over and it is time to initiate a divorce, a significant concern is finding the best divorce attorney. However, a good divorce lawyer does not

Creating a Co-Parenting Plan: Holiday and Vacation Options Holidays are special family times when parents may recall their own childhood memories and pass on their favorite traditions to their children. After divorce, though, the emotions around what should be joyous times of the year can be difficult as parents realize that navigating the holidays with

What About the House? Understanding the Issues in Divorce and Property Division When spouses divorce, “what to do with the family home” often forms a huge part of settlement negotiations. Should it be sold and the proceeds split? Should one partner keep it? In order to make the best decision, couples need both legal and

Forensic Accounting in Your Divorce Case In a divorce, asset division can be one of the most contentious issues facing the parties, especially if there is suspicion one spouse is hiding assets or otherwise misappropriating marital property. When sorting out a complicated financial picture in divorce cases, it may be necessary to hire a forensic

California Divorce Reimbursement Claims What are the types of reimbursements I can get during a divorce? Under California family law, the concepts of credit and reimbursement are related to the division of property during divorce or legal separation. A “credit” refers to a dollar-for-dollar offset against a spouse’s share of community property for expenses or

Understanding Step-Parent Challenges Understanding how family law affects step-parent legal rights can help you anticipate areas of difficulty and put legal protections in place. When somebody marries a parent who shares a child or children with their former spouse, they may worry first about step-parenting challenges arising from the step-parent and child relationship. What may come