Northern California Family Law Blog

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...

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...

One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is determining what will happen with the children. Custody and visitation are some of the most complicated aspects of divorce, and parents often want to choose an arrangement that provides their child with stability...

When you first married, you may not have seen anything in your spouse that pointed to a troubling personality. However, as the years went on (or possibly even sooner than that), you may have come to realize that your spouse was not who...

Like many modern couples, you and your spouse may both have good paying jobs. Perhaps you combined your incomes in a joint account, or you may have decided to deal with bills individually and keep your accounts separate. Whatever the case, if you...

If you have a tough divorce ahead, you will want to be certain you are ready for the fight. The last thing you want in a contentious divorce is to have your ex blindside you with outrageous demands or damaging accusations you are...

After you completed your post-graduate work, perhaps you went on to get your PhD, decided to go to law school or completed med school training. No matter which course you chose, you certainly racked up considerable educational debt. If your spouse also has a...

Divorce is emotionally challenging, and it can be financially tumultuous. A spouse with RSUs (restricted stock units) typically navigates a very complex process to effectively divide this asset. When recruiting top talent to a company, prospective employers often offer RSUs as part of...

If your spouse has abused you or one of your children, you might expect to receive sole child custody during your divorce, but this does not always happen. There are special rules to help determine child custody in situations that involve a history...