When couples in California decide to end their marriage, the whole family suffers. While divorce is a painful and destabilizing period of transition for everyone involved, staying together can be more emotionally scarring when fundamental personality issues between...
Oakland, California, Family Law Blog
Is mediation an option in your divorce case?
There is no denying that going through a divorce can be extremely stressful, even when the soon-to-be ex-spouses are somewhat civil about the legal process. After all, no one gets married thinking that it will end in divorce. But, statistically, we all know that quite...
What factors are considered when awarding spousal support?
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is a major issue that must be resolved in a high asset divorce. This is especially true if one spouse earned significantly more than the other during the marriage or if one spouse stayed out of the workforce entirely while...
Ways to divide a home during divorce
During the property division process in a California divorce, the spouses must divide all their community property. This can include everything from household items to cars, bank accounts and more complex assets. For many married couples, a home is one of the most...
Will I be deported if I get divorced?
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...
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...
