Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
Should you ask for spousal support when getting a divorce?
Sometimes, people may be shy about requesting spousal support as part of their divorce agreement. They might have concerns that doing so will make them look lazy or greedy. However, if you’ve made sacrifices in your relationship to benefit your ex, you deserve to...
Could child custody mediation be beneficial in my case?
In Oakland and throughout California, one of the most common sources for dispute in a family law case is child custody and parenting time. Complex cases in which the parents are both seeking custody or situations where there have been allegations of domestic violence...
Here are some basics about international custody
Many people in Oakland and the greater Bay Area are married or have a child in common with another parent who has ties to a country other than the United States. So long as the relationship between the couple remains stable, the fact that a child has a connection to...
How domestic violence impacts custody and visitation
California has several laws that are designed to protect victims of domestic violence who are going through a divorce or other custody proceeding. Oakland residents who have made the decision to leave an abusive partner definitively, as well as those who are accused...
Will my immigration status be impacted by my divorce?
Many Californians are granted conditional permanent residence to live in the United States for getting married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Under U.S. immigration law, assuming you got married in good faith, your status as a conditional resident...
What are the benefits of collaborative divorce?
When divorcing couples hear the term collaborative divorce, they may wonder what is refers to. Collaborative law divorce provides many benefits for divorcing couples who should at least consider it as an option to the traditionally-litigated divorce. What is the...
Can I get legally separated instead of divorced in California?
California law allows for legal separation between spouses. The process for obtaining a legal separation is not very different from that of getting a divorce. Just as you would in a divorce, you will file a petition, serve it on the other party, and wait for an...
How will divorce affect my citizenship application?
Marrying a U.S. citizen is a common path many people take to become a U.S. citizen themselves. The point of immigration laws pertaining to marriage and citizenship is to allow you and your spouse to live in the U.S. without issue. However, if your marriage is not...
Avoid social media mistakes during divorce
Divorce presents several challenges for spouses. Negotiations around asset division, alimony or who gets custody of the children can prevent people from seeing other important but less-pressing issues. Often, spouses may post on social media to blow off steam or...
Property division and one’s business
For business owners, the divorce process presents unique considerations. There are a variety of ways in which the end of marriage affects one's business and it is critical for you to prepare for the division of all marital assets if you are approaching the divorce...
