California immigrants facing the possibility of divorce are likely to experience anxiety and distress over what will happen to their immigration status if they are divorced. A divorce is stressful enough, but when the additional challenge of not being a U.S. citizen...
Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
Understanding the UCCJEA as it applies to California residents
Lives can change unexpectedly, even after a lengthy and bitter divorce proceeding. One of the most troubling issues is created when one of the ex-spouses moves to a foreign country. Such an occurrence creates significant difficulties for both ex-spouses with respect...
What is the effect of divorce when your spouse is a beneficiary?
When you get married, you’re probably not thinking about divorce and how it will impact you. Even when divorce becomes necessary, it’s hard to wrap your head around all the issues with which you’ll be presented. But it’s important to cover all your bases, to ensure...
California law on domestic abuse and child custody
Domestic violence is a serious problem that we should all strive to avoid. Sadly, many parents and children in Oakland are the victims of domestic violence. A parent may try to leave their abusive partner and will want to have sole custody of their child to protect...
Why mediation may be a good idea for divorces
Going through a divorce in the Bay Area is not usually an easy process. There is a reason that the marriage is ending and it is not generally because the couple still gets along with each other. Emotions can run high during the process. Despite the emotional nature of...
Domestic violence, restraining orders and considering a divorce
In some California marriages, the relationship is fraught with dispute and rampant disagreement. While people will have arguments in any marriage, some go beyond being angry with raised voices and extend to domestic violence. For those who are victimized, others might...
Are there alternatives to divorce litigation?
Seldom is divorce looking on as an amicable process. Indeed, our society shows us examples of how much infighting divorce can cause, and the media splashes the latest celebrity divorce across our screens every day. But, divorce and litigation can be two separate...
Business valuations during divorce
Divorce profoundly affects every aspect of a couple’s lives, from their finances to their family if there are children. For the California business owner, it can set off financial and professional troubles, especially surrounding issues of property division. Since the...
Enforcing a custody order in a foreign country
One of the least expected but most contentious post-divorce issues is enforcing (or modifying) an order for child custody when one of the parties want to or has already moved to a foreign country with the children. A treaty known as the Hague Convention on the Civil...
Do you know how to go about proving parental alienation?
An abusive relationship can affect your life in many ways. While you might fear for your own physical and emotional safety, if you have children then you’re probably more concerned about their wellbeing. Although pursuing divorce is brave enough and may be the only...
