Disagreements during divorce are rarely pleasant, but some of the least pleasant — and potentially damaging — involve those related to child custody and visitation. Most divorcing parents try to make the process as stress-free for their children as possible,…

The average cost of a wedding in California in 2024 was about $36,000. While that is hardly a drop in the bucket, most costs associated with weddings are fairly predictable — e.g., venue, caterer, drinks, photographer, clothing, flowers, DJ, etc.…

Prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) are a popular tool in California family law because they allow future spouses to establish ground rules before marriage. They offer many benefits, not least of which is that they allow married couples to circumvent California’s default…

Parental rights for married parents are fairly straightforward — both parents share physical and legal custody of their children and enjoy all of the rights and obligations thereof (absent evidence that such an arrangement is not in the best interest…

If you are getting a divorce and have children, it is more likely than not that either you or your former spouse will be required to pay child support. Generally, child support is money paid by one parent (the non-custodial…

Divorce rarely comes out of nowhere. In many cases, the spouses understand that something is wrong in their marriage well before either of them file for divorce. One way couples seek to overcome these issues is through marriage counseling, which…

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can certainly increase the complexity of divorce. While the complexity of divorce varies from couple to couple, high net worth is one of the most common aggravating factors, especially in the absence of a…