When you're a parent who is going through a divorce, there's a lot of practical things that have to be handled. Because there are so many issues that you’ll have to field, you should do what you can to reduce the kind of contention between you and your ex that can be...
Michelle Hoover
Will divorce bring me happiness?
Almost all things that we do in life are in the pursuit of happiness or the avoidance of pain. We go to work each day because we believe that having the funds to afford food, shelter and the luxuries in life will bring us pleasure. We likely got married because we...
What a disability means for spousal support in your divorce
Having a spouse with a serious medical condition can be a source of stress. Some marriages cannot weather the pressure of a serious illness. If you realize that you don't want to remain married after your spouse's diagnosis with a serious medical condition, you are...
Confronting Domestic Violence: 7-Part Series
The following 7-part series written by WomenSV, a Hoover Krepelka community partner, sheds light on the effects of domestic violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence, our lawyers and legal team are here to help you protect yourself and find resources you may...
Bay Area divorce consultations hit new peak: Notes from Attorney Hoover’s news interview
This last year has taken a heavy mental toll on many people in the Bay Area. As a result, more couples than ever are thinking about divorce. James Hoover, one of our partners, was interviewed on the topic by ABC7 News recently, for his thoughts on what's happening....
Do you have to keep paying spousal support when your ex remarries?
If the California family courts order you to pay spousal support (also known as alimony) after a divorce, you probably feel eager to end that financial obligation. Spousal support can significantly impact your budget, all without the tax write-off it used to offer....
Getting organized to face complex asset division at divorce
If you have been married to your spouse for many years, it's likely that your finances have become intertwined substantially. While one spouse is likely to earn more than the other, you probably feel that you both have contributed relatively equally to the running of...
Search out these records in complex property division situations
If you are preparing for a divorce, you do not need anyone telling you how hard or complicated it is to end a marriage. However, you might be able to use some guidance on how to get the property settlement you deserve. In our California family law practice, we have...
3 ways for you and your ex to handle your real estate in divorce
Real property, such as houses, vacant land or even commercial holdings, can be the most valuable possessions a couple acquires during their marriage. The value represented by real property is one of the reasons why real estate holdings often become the most contested...
It takes significant wealth to use nesting as a custody solution
As a child custody option, nesting sounds attractive to many parents. That does not mean they can all use it, though, even if they think it would be best for their kids. In short, nesting just means using one home for the children to live in 100% of the time. The...