What Is A QDRO?
DivorceDivorce is difficult for anyone at any age, but if you are approaching retirement age, protecting your long-term best interests must be your top priority in a divorce. In Southern California, anyone who is divorcing must be represented by an experienced Orange County divorce attorney who knows how to protect…
What To Do When A Prenup Is Unfair
DivorceAccording to a survey conducted in 2016 by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, prenuptial agreements are “trending” among couples under age 35. If you currently have a prenuptial agreement, or if you are about to marry and considering a prenup, let our Orange County divorce lawyers help. We’ll guide…
Top Five Considerations Regarding Property Division And Divorce
Property DivisionWe all know that the divorce process is not a pleasant emotional experience, but what many people do not consider is this: if you’re not careful, divorce can also be a disaster for your finances. First things first: Before considering what financial mistakes you can make in a divorce –…
Making Travel Arrangements With Your Children After A Divorce
DivorceIt’s true. When parents divorce, it really is harder on the kids, but it can be just a bit easier on the kids if the parents can cooperate, find some common ground, and remain flexible during and after the divorce. For divorced parents, disputes can sometimes arise regarding travel plans…
Mistakes To Avoid During The Divorce Process
DivorceIf you are divorcing or considering a divorce in southern California – or if you are anticipating that your spouse may be about to divorce you – there are a number of mistakes that you must be careful not to make during the divorce process. But, what exactly are the…
What To Do When You Need Your Child Custody Agreement Changed
Child CustodyEvery child is unique, and every child custody case is unique. If you are a divorced parent in California, or if you are currently divorcing, considering, or anticipating a divorce, a child custody law firm may be able to help. Whether your child custody arrangement is a voluntary agreement or…
How To Serve Divorce Papers Overseas
DivorceIf you are seeking a divorce and you are living in the United States, you should go ahead and file for the divorce in the state where you reside – even if your spouse is currently living in a foreign country. The fifty states have each established legal residency requirements…
Should Courts Consider A Child’s Preference For Custody?
Child CustodyDo children in California have any ability to make their own choices about child custody? Not really, but the answer is more complicated than a simple “no.” Deciding on a child’s custody arrangement can be the most difficult task that divorcing parents may face. The parents usually have different ideas…
How Do Different Personalities Handle Divorce
DivorceIf you are divorcing, you may need to know: Is your spouse bipolar? A narcissist? A gatekeeper? Maybe even a sociopath? If so, what can that mean for your divorce? How do different personality types tend to handle the divorce process and the aftermath of divorce? Can divorce attorneys in…
Will The New Tax Plan Affect Divorces In 2018?
DivorceThe huge income tax revision adopted by Congress and signed in December by President Trump will impact every area of life in the United States – including divorce and alimony. How will the new tax plan affect you if you are divorcing or divorced? What if you are paying or…