Are you unsatisfied with your attorney’s representation during your divorce? Changing lawyers is your right as a client and we outline how it all works below. The attorney-client relationship is a delicate one, especially when dealing with sensitive issues...
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Do Courts Favor Mothers for Child Custody during Divorce?
There are a lot of factors that go into deciding custody agreements, mother’s aren’t necessarily favored over fathers for that reason alone. Child custody is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce. At a time when a family dynamic is changing, it’s extremely...
7 Steps to Request Alimony After Divorce Proceedings
Requesting alimony can be a necessary but complex part of divorce. Below is a list of steps to take if your situation suddenly changes. Divorce proceedings are complicated. You may finally get to a place where things have been agreed to or settled on, and then...
Can I Adopt a Child If I am Single?
Single people also have a desire to adopt a child and grow their family, but may be wondering if it’s even possible to adopt without a partner. There are all types of families and dynamics - no one prototype makes one more successful than the other. ...
How to Avoid Financial Mistakes During Divorce
The topic of finances can create panic for anyone, but when you add divorce to the mix, it tends to be especially stressful. When entering into the sensitive financial discussions of divorce, there are two main financial issues to be highlighted -...
How to Relocate Out of State During Divorce Proceedings
If you’re in the middle of divorce proceedings with a child, you may want to consult with an attorney before making any definitive plans to move out of state. Families going through divorce proceedings are dealing with so many difficult decisions and changes. One...
When does attorney-client privilege begin?
The attorney-client relationship is very important, and one of the most sacred aspects of that relationship is attorney-client privilege. In fact, this privilege is thought to date all the way back to ancient Rome, where governors were forbidden from calling...
5 Tips for Getting Through the Holidays Dealing with Divorce
If you’ve been going through a big change in family dynamics, emotions and feelings that come up this time of year can be especially difficult. While there is no one way to work through these issues, we hope that some of these suggestions help in making things a little bit easier.
Should you liquidate or split complex assets in divorce?
Property division isn't always easy in divorce, even if you and your spouse agree to a 50-50 split under California's community property laws. Dividing your property may be a complicated process, especially if you have stocks, real estate or other assets that...
What is parental kidnapping? How can you prevent it?
There is no worse feeling than knowing that you are in a position where you have to worry about your children while they're in the other parent's care. Whether there have been threats of withholding custody or you're wary of a long-distance trip overseas due to your...