Do you enjoy taking a trip (or several trips) during the holiday season? Do you have plans on bringing your children along this year? If you answered yes to both questions, the last thing you want is something or someone standing in your way. But if you’re divorced,...
Michelle Hoover
Quasi-community property in California: What you should know
Once you get through the emotional blow that comes with the decision to divorce, you have to deal with the practical concerns, including the division of your marital property. California is a community property state, which means that you and your spouse are supposed...
Complex property division: It’s not uncommon for spouses to hide assets
If your marriage is heading toward a divorce, you probably already know that it can bring out a person’s worst behavior. Emotions typically run to extremes and can include anger and hurt. These emotions, particularly anger, often make people behave in ways that are...
Getting divorced? Don’t move out of the family home just yet
When it becomes clear that getting divorced is the only real option you have left (other than staying in an unhappy marriage), you may be more than ready to get away from your spouse. If tensions are high, moving out of the family home may seem like the right thing to...
Can you keep the art collection you purchased during your marriage?
Your greatest joy throughout your marriage was being able to put together a collection of art from modern-day masters. You have spent thousands on the artwork you collected. You paid for everything out of pocket and used your own earnings to cover the expenses. Now,...
Can you challenge your prenup if you plan to get divorced?
You married someone with professional aspirations because you expected a decent standard of life and probably found their ambition attractive or inspiring. Unfortunately, before you got married, you agreed to sign a prenuptial agreement that extended many protections...
Getting ready for divorce court: Here’s what to expect
You never thought that your spouse would make your divorce as contentious as they have, but since you are involved in a long, drawn-out conflict, you’re glad to be going to court. You want to be as prepared as possible, so you can get the settlement that you want and...
Can you stop your ex from leaving your child with a nanny?
Differing parenting styles and values can cause problems when exes co-parent. If your ex-spouse spends a lot of time at work or travels extensively, for example, you may feel that it is not in your child’s best interests to constantly be left with the nanny. But can...
Are those ‘business loans’ an attempt to hide assets?
You file for divorce, and your spouse is less than pleased. Life goes on as you sort out the details, however, and your spouse often invests in other businesses all across the state. As you start digging into the financial details, you find numerous transactions where...
Travis Krepelka Family Law interview on Freshstart TV
Have you ever wondered about the following? How much does a divorce cost? How long does a divorce take? What is the advantage of hiring a qualified divorce attorney? Who keeps the house during a divorce? What happens when people lie in divorce court? How can I protect...