Estate planning is the process by which a person decides who will receive their property after death and who might be entrusted with looking after their person and/or assets if they  suffer a catastrophic health event that renders them incapacitated. Contrary to prevailing opinion, estate planning is not just for the wealthy; it is something everyone needs and should consider ..read more

A military divorce is a divorce in which one or both parties are current or former military service members. Deployment or working out of state is a common occurrence for many military service members, and it can greatly impact the military divorce process ..read more

Shared parenting agreements can put a strain on parents. However, using these five easy tips for co-parenting after your divorce and child support agreements are finalized can help reduce stress for you, your co-parent, and your children ..read more

A high-conflict divorce occurs when a couple is unable to see eye-to-eye at any given point in their divorce matter. Negative behaviors can manifest during this process, which can both hinder the proceedings and inflict emotional pain on the other party ..read more

Substance use disorder refers to the use of illegal substances — such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine — or the misuse of legal substances such as alcohol, nicotine, prescription medicines, or marijuana.1 Being wed to a partner with substance use disorder can place an undue burden on a marriage. It can complicate your feelings toward your partner, affect your communication, make you lose trust in your partner, cause you to feel alone and isolated, and/or create feelings of resentment. Navigating divorce when your spouse has substance use disorder can be very challenging. Consider the be ..read more

Should I Wait Until After the Holidays to File for Divorce? While it may feel like there is never a “good” time to file for divorce, with the holidays quickly approaching you may be wondering if it is best to wait until the holidays are over before filing for divorce. The short answer is - there is no right or wrong answer. Determining when to file for divorce is a personal preference and a decision to be made by you. When making this decision, especially during the holidays, there are some factors you should consider ..read more

Domestic violence is defined broadly in California to include far more than mere physical abuse. While intentionally or recklessly causing — or attempting to cause — bodily injury is a common form of domestic violence, it is one of many forms of abuse under California law.  ..read more

The holidays are a hectic time! In the past, the holidays were your favorite time of the year, and you cherished all the comradery, food, family time, and overall cheer. However, this holiday season is different because, in the months leading up to these celebrations, you had a revelation: you are unhappy in your marriage and want a divorce. You may have been unhappy for a few months, or even several years, but cannot stand the thought of souring the holiday season with a divorce. Therefore, you decide to wait and file first thing in the new year. Fortunately, there are still a few things you ..read more

Child custody proceedings, whether incident to a divorce or if the parents were never married, can be complicated and emotional. Child custody when one parent is in the military, whether active duty, reservist, or national guard, may add an additional layer of complication ..read more

Since 2006, Joe Jonas has been a household name as the lead singer of the pop-rock boy band, The Jonas Brothers. A few years later, Sophie Turner debuted on HBO’s popular hit series Game of Thrones ..read more