Newport Beach Family Law Blog
Readers of this blog know that we discuss various aspects of divorce. This often includes property division. In a recent blog post, we discussed California community property. In this post, we will focus on how our state decides between community and separate...
A child custody dispute can be hotly contested, with each parent arguing that they know what is best for their child. Although the hope is that you and your child' other parent will be able to hash out your differences and come to an agreement on a child...
When divorce involves children, there can be several potentially difficult issues to get through. One of the most common issues when discussing children is child support, and many questions occur when discussing the matter. How long does child support usually...
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...
It is unfortunate that in California divorces, children tend to get caught in the middle. The parents will often have lingering disagreements with each other even if they are on relatively good terms. In cases where the issues that sparked the divorce are...
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...