Family Law

Sometimes, it can be hard for parents to figure out what a fair custody agreement would be. On paper, it might make sense to have one person have physical custody of your children more often, but is that actually fair? What’s good for you may not be good for the other...

For divorcing couples – particularly those who don’t have children – determining who gets to keep their beloved pets is sometimes one of the most contested and emotional issues. Fortunately, in California, unlike in most states, pets are recognized as more than...

Buying real estate is something that married couples frequently do together. They invest in property where they live, as well as vacation homes. You and your spouse might even own rental properties that you lease for income. When you divorce as a real estate owner,...

You’ve probably heard people say that the divorce rate is 50%, that half of all marriages end in divorce or some other variation on this common theme. Many people generally assume that half of all married couples will eventually split up and they figure that those are...

Divorce can take its toll emotionally on both spouses and the children. However, the impact of a separation stretches further than this too.  Grandparents have a vested interest in their offspring and grandchildren. What can you do as a grandparent to try and make the...

Child custody courts can award supervised visitation when they have doubts over letting a parent spend time with the child alone. For example, if you have had recent problems with drugs or alcohol or have acted violently in the past. Only gaining the right to see your...

Although your wedding vows probably included mutual promises of fidelity, your spouse broke that promise. Whether it was the year after you got married or two decades into a shared life together, you learned that your spouse was unfaithful. The shock of the discovery...