If you are entering into a prenuptial agreement (aka prenup) in California, you must have both the signatures on the prenup notarized. For an explanation of what is a prenup, see What to Know About Prenuptial Agreements : Part 1. In the event that a couple signs a prenup and later decides to separate or…
It is very important for each party entering into a prenup in California to disclose all of their assets, debts, income and expenses. See What to Know About Prenuptial Agreements : Part 1 for an explanation of what is a prenup. A prenuptial agreement must comply with certain legal criteria in order to be considered…
Both spouses should have a separate independent attorney when entering into a prenuptial agreement in California. A prenuptial agreement (also called a premarital agreement or prenup) is an agreement that a couple signs prior to getting married. The agreement can protect premarital assets, clearly identify separate and community property assets and how all assets would…
Choosing a divorce lawyer is not simply a question of taking on the first person who accepts you as a client. This is a very personal decision that can cost you thousands or even millions of dollars if you do not get it right. The summary of the divorce law sets out the basic process,…
For those of you who read this blog with aspirations of one day becoming a licensed attorney in the state of California yourself, be wary of the multiple requirements and qualifications set forth by the California State Bar. In addition to various other requirements and qualifications that you must meet before you can sit for…
People often wonder if there is a “simpler” or “quicker” way to get a divorce. In most instances, the answer is no. In California, the court requires a minimum six-month waiting period before a dissolution judgment can be entered. However, for couples who meet certain specifications, a summary dissolution may be an option for simplifying…
For individuals who pay child support per court order, there are frequent concerns about how long they must pay said support. In California, the law states that child support payments continue for any unmarried child, who is 18 years old, is a full time high school student, who is not self-supporting, until the time the…
If you or your spouse are in the military and have been ordered to pay child or spousal support, you may be wondering if your Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) or Basic Allowance Subsistence (BAS) is included in your total income for support calculation purposes. According to the California Court of Appeals in the case of…
If you are involved in a child custody proceeding in California, chances are that you have been confused as to the different types of child custody. You are not alone. There is a lot of confusion as to what “custody” means and it is one of the most frequent questions that I am asked during…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had someone come into my office and ask if they can get more money, child custody, child support, spousal support, or the family home because their spouse cheated during their marriage. When you are involved in a divorce proceeding, it is common to want to assign blame…
