Some couples tend to think that legal separation is the first step on the road to a divorce – or a time to consider whether divorce or reconciliation is the better option under the circumstances. It is important to note, however, that legal separat…
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Legal and physical custody issues and parenting plans commonly arise in California divorce cases involving minor children. Fortunately, when spouses work together, they can resolve most or all of these custody issues amicably via a parenting plan, wi…
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During the pre-divorce or divorce processes, a situation may arise in which one spouse is under reporting income or hiding assets from the other spouse. There are many reasons why one spouse would hide income or assets from the other: he or she may w…
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Some think of divorces as simply a lawsuit between spouses or domestic partners, but there are vast differences. One of those differences is in discovery. “Discovery” is the legal process where the parties obtain information from one another or t…
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A family residence often is one of the most important assets that many people will ever own. Upon divorce, it becomes clear that both parties cannot remain living together and the issues of who will remain in the residence, pay the mortgage, and reta…
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In a divorce or custody case, acts of domestic violence in Fresno can be present that raise concerns for the parties and their children. These acts can include not only physical acts of violence, but threats of violence too. These types of acts can c…
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Here is a dramatic number – according to the Center For Disease Control (CDC), there were over 800,000 divorces across the country in 2014. This statistic is actually missing a number of states, which means it could be much higher. When compared to…
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Celebrity and High Profile Divorce in California It feels like every week another celebrity divorce is being dissected on the nightly news. First it was Ben and Jen, now it seems we’re waiting on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to be the next “…
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Many of us now look at our pets as individuals. They are unique creatures with their own personality, likes, and dislikes. Pets make you laugh, frustrate you, anger you, make you proud, and send people through all the other emotions of having childre…
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Over four decades ago this month, then Governor Ronald Reagan signed into law the Family Law Act of 1969. This action allowed couples living in California to separate under what is known as a “no fault divorce.” Previously, any couples seeking a…
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