People never enter marriages intending them to end in divorce. In reality, though, not all unions survive. Divorce courts are responsible for separating assets between splitting partners. They consider everything to be marital property unless contradictory proof is...
Stockton Family Law Blog
What you need to know about parental alienation
A divorce can be difficult to deal with for many reasons. One of them is that it will impact a child's relationships with their parents. This situation can become even more difficult if one of the parents tries to cause alienation between their child and the other...
Protecting the parent-child relationship after divorce
Divorce is challenging for every member of a dissolving family, but it is an especially difficult time for the children involved. Though divorce affects them immensely, children are not always aware of the details of what is happening to their family, which can make...
Who gets the family business in a divorce?
A California divorce involves many moving parts. If you and your spouse own a business together, you may need to take extra steps during asset division to divide its value accordingly. Your degree of entitlement when it comes to the family business, and that of your...
Ways to keep your separate property in a divorce
As a community property state, California considers a married couple one legal "community." The law views all assets and debts obtained by either person during the marriage as shared property. During a divorce, the courts typically divide this community property...
Divorce may alter your retirement plans
The impact of a divorce on your present and future may require a massive change in plans. One area where you may feel the brunt of a split is retirement. Absent a prenuptial agreement that addresses how money divides, you may want to prepare yourself for what such a...
What happens to a small business in divorce?
Financial and child-related issues in divorce cause some of the most frustration and conflict. If you own a small business, your financial separation may prove even more complicated. What happens to your business should you find yourself on the path to divorce? When...
What unmarried fathers should know about child custody and visitation rights
California gives both parents the right to custody and visitation with their children. However, single fathers must take steps to establish legal paternity so they can build a relationship that lasts a lifetime. Review the process of seeking child custody and...
Do moms have an advantage in custody disputes?
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, custody of the children you share with your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be your biggest concern. You may even fear you will rarely or never see your kids. Nevertheless, as a father, you should not worry your children’s...
Gaining visitation rights for unmarried dads
Perhaps you are an unmarried father who is dealing with a partner who restricts access to your kids. Though you may feel that you should have unrestricted access to your kids, their other parent may believe otherwise and resort to every trick they can think of to keep...
