Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
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...
What is financial abuse in a relationship?
There are many different types of abuse that can occur within a marriage. One of the abuses talked about the least is financial abuse. In fact, some spouses do not realize that they are suffering from financial abuse. Financial abuse, according to Bustle, is a...
What are some examples of domestic violence?
Domestic violence occurs for a host of reasons, from alcohol abuse to anger over an affair and psychological problems. However, some people are subjected to abuse when they decide to file for a divorce, and it is pivotal for victims to recognize all forms of domestic...
Obtaining a restraining order due to domestic violence
When it comes to domestic violence, every victim is in a unique position. Some have a very difficult time protecting themselves due to their partner's controlling behavior, while others are worried about the potential repercussions of standing up for their rights....
The challenges of divorcing a narcissist
While we do not want to jump to diagnosis, narcissistic personality disorder is not uncommon. Estimations say that five percent of the population has narcissistic personality disorder, one of the 10 personality disorders that people may have. The Mayo Clinic defines...
When bankruptcy and divorce are both on the way
For most people, divorce represents a messy collection of marital problems and life transitions encapsulated in that one word. Bankruptcy, on the other hand, speaks to financial distress that may affect an individual or a couple for a variety of reasons. When both...
