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3 tips for a successful uncontested divorce
Everyone knows what a contentious, spiteful divorce looks like. Maybe you experienced one already or know someone who went through the experience. However, you do not have to go through that process. If both sides decide to break up amicably, you can have a peaceful…
Moving while you have custody of your children in California
Custody arrangements can be tricky even in the best of times. Once the court decides on custody, everything may be fine until one parent decides to move. This can create significant conflict between divorced parents. What happens when you decide to move and have a…
What to expect with a business valuation amid divorce
If you or your partner own a business and are facing a divorce in Orange County, things can get sticky pretty quickly when it comes time to divide assets, whether in a high net worth divorce or a more traditional divorce. Even if the business…
Am I eligible for spousal support in my California divorce?
Spousal support is a hot topic in any Orange County divorce. Its purpose is to provide a spouse who earns significantly less to maintain a similar standard of living after divorce. Where there is sufficient, the goal of the court is to allow both parties…
Divorce in California: Who gets custody of the pets?
For many couples, in both high net worth divorces and more traditional divorces, pets are considered almost as important as their children. For couples without kids, pet custody may be the most important issue in their divorce. Many other states look at a family pet…
Is family law mediation really a win-win solution?
For Orange County couples considering divorce, mediation may seem like an ideal option. Promises of less stress, cheaper costs and faster results tend to lure couples in – but for many, mediation ends in more frustration, wasted time and wasted money. The truth is: Mediation…
Vacations and child custody in California: What you need to know
As a parent who shares custody of their child, you may be restricted on where you can take your child on vacation. Whether you want to take your child to visit their grandparents in another state for Thanksgiving or are planning a spring break getaway,…
Looking ahead: Tax considerations in divorce
It should be stated at the very top of this post: We don’t take political positions in our blog. Longtime readers know we’re focused exclusively on Orange County family law matters. However, we’re going to take a look at a new Biden administration tax proposal…
How cryptocurrency complicates divorce
Cryptocurrency is moving into the mainstream. Bitcoin, the best-known digital currency, generates regular headlines as it surges in value, plummets and then soars again. Cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Dogecoin and Tether are also beginning to work their way into the national consciousness. The word “cryptocurrency”…
Co-parenting: There’s an app for that
There is nothing as rewarding in life as parenting. But being a parent can at times become a blur of events that keep you driving all over Orange County: school schedules, soccer practices and games, picking up and dropping off at friends’ homes, homework, doctor…
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