Family Law

Divorce & Taxes… To the disappointment of everyone involved in a divorce or legal separation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not give special extensions, or wait until a case [...]

Child support is a highly contentious issue in family courts. Parents argue over every detail that could impact the amount of support, whether it is appropriately paid, and for how long it needs [...]

The end of a divorce case, also known as dissolution of marriage in California, is when a final judgment has been entered and can no longer be altered in some way. Much conflict occurs in the [...]

Pets are property, but we care for their needs and treat them as family too! They are living beings that require food, water, shelter, veterinary care, and as most people would agree, affection. [...]

In prior articles, we’ve discussed generally the duty to disclose and some of the main documents that make up the Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure. Despite this duty, the reality [...]

Many California homeowners have pursued refinancing for better interest rates, but a common pitfall arises when spouses sign an interspousal transfer deed. This seemingly simple act, often [...]

Characterization and Family Law Presumptions In most divorce cases, arguments regarding dividing property often begin with spouses making claims such as, “this is my bank account, that is [...]

Many of our clients often express concern that their spouses are mishandling or misappropriating money. Claims range from “my spouse is stashing money in accounts I don’t have access to,” “my [...]

When, if, and where you and your child(ren) are allowed to move can be a common frustration of many parents, or possibly a relief to many during the divorce process.