If you co-own a business with one or more business partners, and you have an imminent divorce, you may be concerned about how your ownership interest will fare when you get to the property division portion of the divorce process. In many instances, an ownership...
Michelle Hoover
Is your small business at risk when you file for divorce?
Your plans for life have probably changed a lot since you first got married. You may have never expected to go back to college and pursue an advanced degree or to inherit the company from a family member. However, you are now the owner of a successful small business. ...
Who gets the vacation home in a divorce?
Disputes pertaining to property division in divorces are bound to arise. Because California is a community property state, any assets acquired during the marriage equally belong to both divorcing spouses. The couple can try to work things out on their own. However,...
Handling kids’ tantrums during drop-offs
When you have a child who is walking and talking or who has just started school, one thing you may not expect is for them to throw a tantrum. Unfortunately, with how much their lives can change with a divorce and custody-related changes, it’s completely normal for a...
Will your spouse’s adultery increase your spousal support?
Alimony or spousal support can be important to someone who doesn't make as much as their spouse. When you want to move on and live independently, you may need temporary financial support as you start out on your own. If you have been married for decades and are past...
Important Considerations Before Buying a New Home After a Divorce
If you’ve experienced a recent divorce or separation and are in the process of coping, it's common to have uncertainties when it comes to your living situation. It’s challenging to navigate the emotions, finances, and family considerations that accompany a divorce....
Is it ethical to split up the kids in custody arrangements?
Custody battles between divorcing parents can be quite complex when the divorcing spouses refuse to compromise. Sometimes reaching an accord can be impossible, and the court must decide the fate of the family. One rarely considered option is splitting custody of the...
Can your ex make medical choices for the kids without your input?
Different people from different backgrounds may have very different opinions about modern medical care. For example, there are religions that do not approve of their adherents receiving blood transfusions. There are also religions that refuse certain treatments...
Can custody arrangements impact California spousal support?
You and your spouse have likely shared so much during your marriage that separating your lives in a divorce can be very difficult. The more you have invested in the marital home or in raising a family, the greater the discrepancy between your current financial...
What if your ex wants to modify your parenting plan?
Parents work hard to develop a parenting agreement during their divorce. Addressing all the facets of their children’s lives and what responsibilities each parent will have in their parenting agreement can be a complicated and stressful process. After all the work the...