Northern California Family Law Blog

When you’re going through a divorce, one of the main questions to ask is who will have custody of your children. You and your spouse are both well-off, so you’re both equally able to provide for your children. You agree that they should...

When dividing property during divorce, a couple is required by California law to fully disclose all their properties and assets. California is a community property state, meaning that upon full disclosure, the marital property must be split evenly between the divorcing parties according...

Divorce can be difficult for the whole family. It can be especially tough on children when parents decide to use them as weapons. Specifically, divorce can have a serious impact on teenagers. Since teenagers are more independent than younger kids, parents sometimes turn...

Sometimes, having more money does mean that you could have more to lose in a divorce. However, in California, there are laws requiring an equal division of community property. Any money in your accounts should be divided equally unless you and your spouse...

Spending money during divorce is inevitable. It will take months to resolve everything, and you have a mortgage to pay, food to buy and transportation needs. Sure, you have to divide your assets with your spouse, but the Court can’t fault you for...

When you file for divorce, you and your ex will have to divide the property you share. Your bank accounts, your vehicles and even your house are subject to division in a California divorce. Community property rules give spouses an equal claim to...

When you got divorced, your spouse convinced the judge that you must pay spousal support. Things have changed since then, and you may wonder if you can stop paying it. Spousal support is what many refer to as alimony. California judges may award...

Parenting after divorce can be challenging if the other parent refuses to accept that circumstances change. If they will not give you the flexibility you need, you may need to go to court to modify arrangements. In certain circumstances, you may need the...

Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019 showed that at least 38% of women now earn more than their spouses. This index doesn’t appear to sit well with male spouses. A 2019 study published in MEL...

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...