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Divorce and Separation

Divorce and Separation

First, California is a “no fault” “community property” state. “Community property” is discussed under the property heading. “No fault” means that neither party has to show fault to end the marriage.

Divorce and Separation
Divorce and Separation
Mediation And Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediation And Alternative Dispute Resolution

First, California is a “no fault” “community property” state. “Community property” is discussed under the property heading. “No fault” means that neither party has to show fault to end the marriage.

Mediation And Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation And Alternative Dispute Resolution
High Net Worth Divorce

High Net Worth Divorce

Family law matters are often complex and require personal attention to find the best solution to a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, child and spousal support, child custody, and property division.

High Net Worth Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements

First, California is a “no fault” “community property” state. “Community property” is discussed under the property heading. “No fault” means that neither party has to show fault to end the marriage.

Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Child Support

Child Support

Child support is the monthly amount of money the court orders a parent to pay for the child(ren)’s cost of living. It is determined by a computer program. Once all the relevant factors are input into the program

Child Support
Child Support
Spousal Support

Spousal Support

irst, California is a “no fault” “community property” state. “Community property” is discussed under the property heading. “No fault” means that neither party has to show fault to end the marriage.

Spousal Support
Spousal Support
Paternity

Paternity

First, California is a “no fault” “community property” state. “Community property” is discussed under the property heading. “No fault” means that neither party has to show fault to end the marriage.

Paternity
Paternity
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

First, California is a “no fault” “community property” state. “Community property” is discussed under the property heading. “No fault” means that neither party has to show fault to end the marriage.

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Grandparent’s Rights

Grandparent’s Rights

Divorce, legal separation, paternity and other family law issues impacts are not limited to parents and children. For many members of the extended family these changes can limit or sever relationships.

Grandparent’s Rights
Grandparent’s Rights
Family Formation

Family Formation

We established our Family Formation practice area in response to our community’s growing need for counsel and representation throughout the process.

Family Formation
Family Formation
Child Custody and Visitation

Child Custody and Visitation

In California, either parent can have custody of the children, or the parents can share custody. The judge makes the final decision about custody and visitation but usually will approve the arrangement (the parenting plan) that both parents agree on. If the parents cannot agree, the judge will make a decision at a court hearing. The judge will usually not make a decision about custody and visitation until after the parents have met with a mediator from Family Court Services.

Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody and Visitation
Property Issues

Property Issues

California is a community property state. All property acquired by a married person is presumed community property. In a dissolution, each party is entitled to half of all community property. Experience matters when it comes to applying what appears to be a simple rule in real situations. Every case requires analysis to determine if there is any quasi-community or separate property

Property Issues
Property Issues

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