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Blog Posts
- My Spouse Owns Multiple LLCs: How California Courts Investigate Business Income in Divorce
- Can Emotional Abuse Affect Custody in California? What Actually Matters to Judges
- Everything Is in My Spouse’s Parents’ Name: What California Courts Look at in High-Asset Divorces
- When Your Ex Won’t Follow the Divorce Agreement: Legal Options for Enforcement in California
- VC Funds & Asset Division: How Carried Interest Is Divided
- Domestic Partnership Agreements in California: How to Protect Separate Assets Before You Register
- What to Do If You Suspect Infidelity and Have Questions About Paternity During Divorce
- International Divorce in California: What Happens When You’re a Foreign National with Property Abroad
- When Divorce Stops a Planned Moveaway or Relocation
- Foreign Divorce Recognition in California: What You Need to Know
- Planning Ahead for Divorce: What to Know About Trusts, Family Businesses, and Unvested Equity in California
- Global Families, Local Courts: How California Applies the Hague Convention in International Custody Cases
- Creating a Unified Family Media Plan Across Multiple Households
- Digital Discipline for Kids: Co-Parenting Rules for Screen Time by Age
- Changing Homes, Changing Custody: Children Contesting Custody Due to Changes at Home
- Common Reasons to Challenge Prenuptial Agreements
- Divorce and Life Insurance: Avoiding Common Mistakes with Beneficiary Designations
- Split Custody: Understanding the Rare Exceptions in Child Custody Decisions
- Can My Ex Make Medical Decisions for Our Child Without My Consent?
- Understanding the Tax Consequences of Spousal and Child Support Post-Divorce
- Screen Time for Babies & Toddlers: Co-Parenting Strategies for the Early Years
- Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
- Navigating the Division of Investment Portfolios in Divorce: Strategies and Tax Implications
- Post-Divorce Identity Theft: Preventative Measures and Legal Recourse
- What is Digital Harassment? Understanding Technology Abuse in Relationships
- Financial Infidelity: The Impact of a Spouse’s Secret Spending on Divorce Outcomes
- Emotional Abuse and Financial Control: Addressing Coercive Control in Divorce Proceedings
- Hidden Addictions: Addressing a Spouse’s Gambling Problem in Divorce Settlements
- Unmasking Credit Scams: Protecting Yourself During Divorce Proceedings
- Credit Score Survival: Managing Joint Debts and Accounts Post-Divorce
- How Social Media Posts Can Be Used as Evidence in Divorce Cases
- What You Should and Shouldn’t Post on Social Media During a Divorce
- How Attorneys Collect Social Media Evidence in Divorce Cases
- Dividing Rental Income from Investment Properties in Divorce
- Dividing Property in a Divorce Involving Domestic Abuse
- How Are Joint Loans and Mortgages Handled During Property Division?
- What Happens to Spousal Support Obligations if the Paying Spouse Becomes Disabled?
- Can Long-Term Disability Payments Be Garnished for Spousal Support?
- How to Prove Financial Hardship Due to Disability When Paying Spousal Support
- In-Person vs. Remote Appearances Under New 2025 Rules in Santa Clara County
- When Child Support Isn’t Enough: Addressing Disputes Over Mental Health Treatment Costs in Custody Cases
- How a Child’s Mental Health Affects Custody Decisions: Ensuring the Best Care
- How Courts Handle High-Conflict Custody Disputes When a Child Has Severe Mental Health Issues
- Why do you need a Nonmarital Cohabitation Agreement?
- The Impact of LaMusga Factors on Long-Distance Parenting Plans in California
- How LaMusga Factors Affect Joint Custody Arrangements in California
- How a Child’s Preference Influences LaMusga Factor Decisions in California Courts
- Navigating Blended Families and Estate Planning
- Spousal Support and Retirement: What Happens When the Payor Retires in California?
- How Remarriage or Cohabitation Affects Spousal Support in California
- Understanding Gavron Warnings in California Spousal Support Cases
- How Domestic Violence Could Affect Your Divorce in California
- Tax Implications for Divorcing Business Owners
- Who Pays Capital Gain Tax on Property after Divorce?
- How Long Do I Need to Pay Child Support in California?
- How Are Custody Decisions Made for Special Needs Children?
- When Co-Parents Disagree with a Child’s Social Media Usage | Getting a Court Order
- What About the Seed Funding? | Startup Asset Division in Divorce
- How Will My Startup Be Evaluated in a Divorce?
- What Happens to My Intellectual Property in a Divorce in California?
- What About My Money? Navigating Divorce with Separate Bank Accounts
- The Top 3 Factors that Influence the Cost of a California Divorce
- Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support During a Separation in California?
- Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?
- Who Gets to Stay in the Marital Home During Divorce in California?
- Out-of-State Custody Arrangements
- Hoover Krepelka Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Dealing with Offshore Accounts During a Divorce in California
- Dividing Investment Property: Who Gets the Real Estate Investment Property in a Divorce?
- Understanding the Relationship Between Attorneys and Forensic Accountants in Divorce
- From Offshore Accounts to Shell Companies: The Complex Role of a Forensic Investigator in Divorce
- What Types of Adoptions are Available in California?
- How Our Firm Navigates Athlete Divorce Settlements with a Focus on Spousal Support
- Behind the Scenes: How Athlete Divorce Settlements Impact Child Support Agreements
- Building a Strong Case: The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Divorce Proceedings
- How Can My Mental Illness Affect My Child Custody Case?
- Post-Divorce Financial Problems
- The Role of Spousal Support in Short- and Long-Term Marriages
- Child Custody and Visitation During the Holidays
- Reasons A Judge Will Deny Relocation
- Domestication and Enforcement of Foreign Country Judgments
- When Home Changes: Child Custody Relocation And Your Parental Rights/Obligations
- Divorce Tax Implications You Need to Know
- Silicon Valley Compensation Packages and Divorce
- Cluster B Personality Disorders and Divorce
- Contentious Divorce
- Divorcing a Narcissist
- The Intersection of Cryptocurrency and Divorce Settlements: What You Need to Know
- Protecting Your Business In A Divorce In The State Of California
- Co-Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Family Law in the Era of Social Media
- Family Law FAQ: What Is It, And How Does It Work For Me?
- Using Forensic Accountants In Divorce Financial Investigations
- Divorce Risk Factors: Relationship Red Flags
- Family Law, Paternity Disputes and Genetic Testing
- When Same-Sex Couples Divorce: LGBTQ+ and Family Law
- Artificial Intelligence and Family Law: The Good And The Questionable
- Why is the Disclosure Process in Divorce so Onerous?
- Getting A Divorce In California: A Step-By-Step Guide
- How Do You Know It’s Time for a Divorce?
- How long does a divorce process take in California?
- Beyond The Public Image: Divorce For Sports Professionals
- Protecting Your Assets with a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement
- Starting Right: Entrepreneurs and Prenuptial Agreements
- Protecting Your Child When the Custody Dispute Turns International
- Medical Professionals and Divorce: Some Unique Challenges
- Job Loss in a Divorce
- What is not considered community property in California?
- 3 assets people often overlook in complex divorce proceedings
- How can you protect your business when planning a divorce?
- Does your spouse have a claim to your deferred stock options?
- Will your ex-spouse get half of your retirement savings?
- What is the right of first refusal in a child custody case?
- Why cryptocurrency could be a problem in your divorce
- 3 places to look for hidden assets in a high-asset divorce
- Do not forget about your life insurance when you divorce
- Can your children refuse to see you for scheduled parenting time?
- 3 ways divorcing parents can handle important dates
- 3 ways counseling can help with a divorce
- Concerns and considerations when your co-parent is an addict
- Dissipation of marital assets can change a divorce’s outcome
- When is parallel parenting a better choice than co-parenting?
- Should you separate your children after divorcing?
- Can you change your child custody plan?
- Dividing and remaking your philanthropic footprint as you divorce
- Common issues relating to mental health in family law cases
- Divorce shouldn’t mean the end of saving for college
- What does it mean to put your children first in divorce?
- There are two types of custody. You might not get both.
- Can I travel with my children after separation or divorce?
- How will a California divorce court divide my business ownership interest?
- Is your small business at risk when you file for divorce?
- Who gets the vacation home in a divorce?
- Handling kids’ tantrums during drop-offs
- Will your spouse’s adultery increase your spousal support?
- Important Considerations Before Buying a New Home After a Divorce
- Is it ethical to split up the kids in custody arrangements?
- Can your ex make medical choices for the kids without your input?
- Can custody arrangements impact California spousal support?
- What if your ex wants to modify your parenting plan?
- Should I leave the marital home during the divorce process?
- Should your pets go with your kids in a divorce?
- How to protect your business from divorce
- What are the different types of spousal support in California?
- How can I tell if my spouse is hiding marital assets?
- How do I help my teenage children cope with divorce?
- More money could mean more to lose in a divorce
- How California domestic violence restraining orders work
- Why you should avoid excessive spending during divorce
- Can you ask for visitation rights as a stepparent?
- Can you ask for more parenting time when you change jobs?
- Could bird nesting help make your divorce easier?
- What happens to your debt in a California divorce?
- Does the parent with more money always get the children?
- What expenses do spouses often forget when requesting spousal support?
- Can you keep the family home after a divorce?
- How do you find missing or hidden assets during divorce?
- What could end spousal support after a divorce?
- Can your child decide to live with your ex?
- How will divorce affect your retirement plans?
- Could the “right of first refusal” solve a problem in your custody case?
- How do you find a fair way to put a value on deferred stock?
- Can I modify child custody or child support?
- When wives have a higher income than their husbands, husbands often want out
- When can you ask the court to end spousal support?
- Will you lose funds if you split a retirement account in divorce?
- Want a less-contentious divorce? Read this
- Will divorce bring me happiness?
- What a disability means for spousal support in your divorce
- Confronting Domestic Violence: 7-Part Series
- Bay Area divorce consultations hit new peak: Notes from Attorney Hoover’s news interview
- Do you have to keep paying spousal support when your ex remarries?
- Getting organized to face complex asset division at divorce
- Search out these records in complex property division situations
- 3 ways for you and your ex to handle your real estate in divorce
- It takes significant wealth to use nesting as a custody solution
- Child custody, visitation and holiday retreats
- Quasi-community property in California: What you should know
- Complex property division: It’s not uncommon for spouses to hide assets
- Getting divorced? Don’t move out of the family home just yet
- Can you keep the art collection you purchased during your marriage?
- Can you challenge your prenup if you plan to get divorced?
- Getting ready for divorce court: Here’s what to expect
- Can you stop your ex from leaving your child with a nanny?
- Are those ‘business loans’ an attempt to hide assets?
- Travis Krepelka Family Law interview on Freshstart TV
- Professional success could lead to divorce
- Handling stock options earned by your spouse in a divorce
- Spending time as a family after divorce
- If you need to split a retirement account, you may need a QDRO
- How will the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders impact divorce?
- What types of spousal support are available in California?
- Dirty tricks your spouse may try to play during your divorce
- Running a business with your ex after getting divorced
- How to handle custody arrangements as a busy professional parent
- When can you ask for a modification of your custody plan?
- If you need support, then you need to start negotiating
- Is it possible to co-parent successfully after your divorce?
- How can you avoid fights when exchanging custody?
- Should you get your art appraised before divorce?
- You can fight for the spousal support that you deserve
- You should seek reasonable visitation time with your child
- Do you anticipate your divorce to be full of difficulties?
- Mother fled Italy with child, Hague Convention draws concerns
- Spousal support: A helpful payment
- You can escape abuse: Get emergency support
- Speak out if you’re concerned about parental alienation
- Seeking assets your spouse is hiding during divorce
- How should you divide your business during divorce?
- Lump-sum alimony is a great option for divorcing couples
- Should you give your child a choice of custody arrangements?
- Protect your children by keeping conflict out of your home
- Decisions during your divorce can affect your future
- How to determine if you should seek spousal support
- Should you try virtual visitation?
- Is a 50-50 split good for divorcees?
- Be prepared if you need to take custody disputes to court
- Will you pay your spouse’s student loans after divorce?
- Understand how spousal support is determined
- Get help dividing your assets in California
- The business traveler and child custody
- Vengeful spouse? Don’t go through divorce alone
- Spousal support and lump-sum payments
- Dividing RSUs in a divorce proceeding
- What can you do if your ex wants to change your custody schedule?
- How long will spousal support last if you receive it?
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help fleeing domestic violence
- Is it better to take lump-sum alimony?
- Consider unique custody options when living far apart
- Negotiations can help you resolve property division concerns
- Domestic violence does not inherently rule out custody options
- Should you seek alimony from your spouse?
- Can you negotiate on your assets in California?
- Visitation dates can be stress-free with the right attitude
- Your teen isn’t your friend: Realizations to help with divorce
- Can my former spouse move to another state with our children?
- Missing child located in Pennsylvania after mother flees
- Why unwed mothers should demand that fathers establish paternity
- What impact does cohabitation have on spousal support payments?
- Ways your ex may try to hide assets from you during a divorce
- California’s pet custody and support divorce law rolls out Jan. 1
- New California divorce law focuses on pet custody
- Victims of domestic violence aren’t guaranteed child custody
- What should I worry about when dividing up property post-divorce?
- Using spousal support payments smartly
- What happens to my pension plan after my divorce?
- What’s bird’s nest custody and will it work for me?
- How do I know if I’ll receive spousal support?
- Couples in Silicon Valley should consider a prenuptial agreement
- Hoover Krepelka, LLP Ranked Among Top Three Divorce Law Firms in San Jose
- Could Social Media Posts Hurt My Divorce?
- 3 Surprising Reasons Why You Might Lose Child Custody
- What is the Difference Between Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Dependence?
- How is Child Support Calculated in California?
- What is Spousal Support, Also Known as Alimony?
- One Billion Rising to End Violence Against Women
- Hoover ♦ Krepelka, LLP Makes the List of Best Child Support Lawyers in San Jose 2018
- The New Tax Bill and its Impact on Divorcing Couples
- 3 Resources You Can Use to Serve Divorce Papers to a Missing Spouse
- Is There a Difference in Divorce Procedures for Same-Sex Couples in California?
- James J. Hoover–Avvo’s 2017 Client’s Choice Award Winner for Best Divorce Attorney
- How to Make Sure Your Divorce Doesn’t Damage Your Career
- Is Online Dating Lowering Divorce Rates?
- What Can Divorce Lawyers Do to Help Domestic Violence Victims?
- Our 4th annual Employee Appreciation Event
- Exciting Announcements from Hoover Krepelka, LLP
- Fiduciary Duty of Spouses in a Dissolution of Marriage in California
- Lydia Hsu Promoted to Senior Associate Attorney
- Why do I Need a Divorce Attorney?
- Happy 86th Birthday to our Founder, Robert “Bob” L. Hoover!
- San Jose Divorce Care
- Parental Alienation in California: What Can I Do?
- James Hoover Selected by NADC as Nation’s ‘Top One Percent!’
- Hoover Krepelka Testimonial: Confidential Client
- Hoover Krepelka Testimonial: Louise C.
- Will I receive spousal support?
- Travis Krepelka Talk – Divorce: Who Gets The House?
- Travis Krepelka Talk – Divorce: Custody & Visitation Rights Part 2
- Seeking Child Custody in California When You Are Not Married
- Santa Clara University School of Law Visits Hoover Krepelka
- Travis Krepelka Talk – Divorce: Custody & Visitations Rights Part 1
- Julia McDowell Leading a Habitat for Humanity Build Team
- Am I Entitled to Spousal Support?
- Julia McDowell Heading to Malawi for Habitat for Humanity
- Travis Krepelka Talk: Lies In The Courtroom
- Hoover Krepelka Welcomes Karla De La Torre as an Associate Attorney
- Kylie Reich Promoted to Associate Attorney
- Three Major Elements That Can Make Divorce Very Nasty
- Divorce Filing Spikes in January – Travis Krepelka’s First 2017 Blog Post
- Change In Circumstances To Modify Child Custody Orders
- Committing to a Prenuptial Agreement before You Commit to Marriage
- James J. Hoover Becomes Certified Member Of Lawyers Of Distinction
- Testimonial by: Amanda N.
- Legalization Of Marijuana: Will it affect child custody cases, and how?
- Can An Ex Spouse Go After A Retirement Account?
- Hoover Krepelka’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Competition
- Hoover Krepelka’s Summer Employee Outing
- Julia P. McDowell Earns Prestigious Status Of Certified Family Law Specialist
- What Is A Move Away Order?
- Kylie Reich And Daniel Marcus Pass The California Bar Exam
- Hoover Krepelka Proudly Welcomes Julia B Bressman To Our Team
- Hoover ♦ Krepelka, LLP congratulates Kara Foster on her promotion to Senior Associate Attorney.
- What Sets Hoover Krepelka Apart From Other Law Firms?
- Advice On Organizing During A Divorce
- San Jose Divorce Lawyer: Stipulations In Divorce Proceedings
- Santa Clara County Family Law Community Celebrates Robert L. Hoover’s 85th Birthday
- Ex Parte Family Law Hearings
- Using Text And Email Messages in San Jose Divorce Proceedings
- Patrick D. O’Neil: Associate Attorney
- Is there such thing as a simple divorce in California?
- James J. Hoover: Top Three Rated Divorce Lawyer
- Travis Krepelka Named SV Capital Club’s Member of the Week
- Helping Your Daughters Self-Esteem After A Divorce
- 2015 Fall Newsletter
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