Your finances are likely very intertwined with your spouse's. Separating your financial obligations and assets can be one of the hardest parts of getting a divorce.  Many people planning a divorce in California focus so intently on the division of their assets that...

Former spouses or romantic partners often experience intense disagreements when they share custody of their children after a divorce. Shared custody has become the standard expectation, in all but the most extreme of family circumstances. You and your ex should abide...

This past couple of years, we’ve seen some high-profile divorces of couples who had been married for decades. These include Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, Bill and Melinda Gates and Dell and Sonya Curry.  All three couples are part of a trend that’s not just limited to the...

As a side effect of divorce, many divorced couples no longer get along or want to speak with one another. Unfortunately, when they have children together, they may not have a choice. As someone who wants to do what is best for your child, one of the things you should...

The end of a marriage is a bit like the end of the term at nursery school when all the kids’ coloring pencils have gotten mixed up, and no one is quite sure what belongs to who anymore. You know what you each started with, you know what is now left, but you are not...

Co-parenting is often the best child custody option for the children. This doesn’t mean that it’s easy for the parents. Both adults will have to remain committed to working as a parenting team if this arrangement is going to work. It is possible that conflicts will...

Many people who have retirement accounts work their whole lives and contribute significant amounts of their paychecks to ensure that they have enough to live on once they leave their job.  Conversations in which spouses mention staking a claim to their husband's or...

Did you know that the things you post on social media can be used as evidence in a divorce case? It’s true, and the same goes for messages you send in email, text, Facebook Messenger or other places. Be very careful about the information you share and think about how...

California is one of just three states where family law recognizes that pets are sentient beings who form attachments rather than property to be divided like bank accounts and art collections by divorcing spouses. That means if you and your spouse can’t agree on where...

If you are struggling with a high-conflict custody dispute, there are several tips that could help you manage your situation. From taking the high ground to practicing self-awareness and managing how you respond, there are many steps you can take to get through this....