When a court issues a custody or visitation order, both parents are legally required to follow it. If your ex denies or refuses to comply with the order, then you do have legal options. First and foremost, it’s important to understand that time orders are legally binding. One parent can’t solely decide to restrict the…
Military divorces are often complex since there are elements that civilians don’t encounter, specifically when it comes to benefits and long-term financial support. The 20/20/20 rule comes up and usually has misunderstandings surrounding it. What is the 20/20/20 Rule? The 20/20/20 rule is listed at the federal level that can be applied through certain military…
Once a divorce is finalized, all the progress you put into your estate plan can be undone if you fail to keep it updated. Even though this is a niche area of divorce, it’s still a very important one. Failing to keep it updated can give your ex-spouse power unintentionally. Ultimately, divorce does change more…
Unfortunately, divorce doesn’t just end when the judge signs off on it. Tax consequences can follow you for years if the process isn’t handled properly. When talking about divorce, people commonly assume that it has a sole impact on custody and property, when this is not the case. Many men overlook tax consequences, especially in…
Allegations that are made during divorce or custody proceedings can have impactful consequences both in the short and long term, which is why California courts take them seriously and require strict proof. Any allegations of abuse or neglect can drastically affect divorce and custody cases. Even allegations that are unproven could still result in temporary…
While we’d like to think that every divorce ends amicably, this is unfortunately not the case a lot of the time. Some tend to involve constant conflicts and disputes that forces the courts to get involved. These types of high conflict divorces can be draining both emotionally and financially so understanding the legal process and…
During a divorce, one of the most emotional situations to handle is the family home. Especially when it comes to children, parents should have the best understanding possible to do what’s best while keeping their feelings in mind as well as following the law. How California Community Property Laws Apply to the Family Home California…
The main goal of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements is to protect assets and set financial expectations between couples going through a divorce. It’s common to think that these agreements are automatically enforced, but California has very strict requirements surrounding them. These requirements fall into the realm of examining how the agreement was made, and if…
Divorce almost always changes the structure of the family, but this doesn’t mean parenting responsibilities just end. Making sure you stay as involved as possible for the sake of your children is super important. Luckily, California law encourages frequent and consistent contact with both parents as long as it’s in the best interest of the…