Divorce

  You may not be looking forward to the divorce process, even if you want your marriage to end. The idea of filing a lot of paperwork, going through the discovery process, multiple court appearances and finally a hearing can seem daunting. Did you know that,...

  Divorce rates in the country have been slowly falling over the past decade in all but one category: Couples aged 50 and over. So-called "gray divorce" rates are increasing and while divorce almost never ends in one's emotional and financial situations...

  If you are contemplating a divorce in California, you have probably heard that this is a community property state. What, exactly, does that mean? Understanding the basics about property division in California can be crucial to your short-term and long-term...

  There is this idea in our common culture that all abuse victims need to do is leave. We see it on talk shows, in television shows and reflected in movies. And, unfortunately, even in the era of #metoo, this "just leave" mentality is still pervasive. However,...

  Marriage equality is a federal mandate in all 50 states, including California. However, our state also has the option for couples to choose domestic partnerships as well, including those that formed that partnership before same-sex marriage was legal. Now that...