Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP is proud to announce our inclusion in the 2024 Best Law Firms in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.  We appreciate the hard work of our outstanding attorneys and staff, who helped us earn this recognition as a Tier 1 Family Law firm. U.S. News & World Report is a third-party rating service that reviews exceptional law firms and recognizes the top firms in the country based on feedback.   How Best Law Firms® Rankings are Determined A firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyer ..read more

Fertility struggles are more common than many people realize. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHHD), 9% of men and 11% of women trying to conceive have experienced fertility problems. As the average age of marriage continues to rise, it is becoming more likely that couples will use assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) to help them conceive.  Unfortunately, ARTs are not without their complications. For example, in vitro fertilization (IVF) can generate multiple fertilized embryos per attempt. Couples may choose to freeze the extra embryos in ..read more

Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP is pleased to announce that senior associates H. Miles Pedersen and Brittney N. Sturtevant passed the Family Law Specialist exam. This is the first step for applicants seeking their Family Law Specialist certification. The Family Law Specialist Examination is a day-long exam, which consists of eight short essay questions and 75 multiple-choice questions. A passing result means the attorney has a proficient understanding of the key laws, rules, and procedures applicable to Family Law. Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Sturtevant demonstrated a comprehensive understa ..read more

High-asset divorces are known for being particularly complex. This is not just due to the overall value of assets but also to the variety and complexity of the couple’s estate. One such complex asset class is Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs). In recent years, many high-asset couples have turned to SLATs to protect their assets from income taxes without ceding control of them entirely.  While SLATs are beneficial as long as the couple remains married, they can complicate the asset division process if the couple divorces. To understand why, one must understand how these trusts work an ..read more

Prenuptial agreements, which are also called premarital agreements, are becoming increasingly common in California. Prenuptial agreements are growing in popularity for many reasons. A prenuptial agreement allows you to customize your marital rights instead of abiding by standard California marital laws.  A premarital agreement can help you establish ownership interest property, how you’ll divide your marital property if your relationship ends, and how spousal support will be determined. A prenuptial agreement also allows the flexibility to make agreements that otherwise may not be provide ..read more

Prenuptial agreements, also called premarital agreements, are becoming increasingly common. The average age of a couple at the time of marriage is increasing, so many couples have significant pre-marriage assets (premarital separate property). The same is true for couples who are getting married for the second time or who have children from a previous relationship that they would like to set their assets aside for. A prenuptial agreement can be used in many instances to satisfy a couples’ specific goals, which may differ from standard California law if the couple’s marriage should end. &n ..read more

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Queen’s Bench Bar Association celebrated Women’s History Month with the return of its annual service day, Get Into the Legal Loop, at Apple Infinite Loop in Cupertino, CA. More than 30 legal professionals were in attendance among approximately 100 attendees. As the bar association’s Mentorship Committee co-chairs, Senior Associate Attorney Linda Anderson and Associate Attorney Alexandra Sepolen welcomed college and law students from underrepresented backgrounds to learn more about pathways into the legal profession. Partner Michèle Bissada w ..read more

In California, every parent is legally required to support their minor children financially to the best of their abilities. This obligation exists from the moment a child is born until they become legal adults, regardless of a parent’s custody arrangement.  It is important to note that this obligation exists even if no court order regarding child support is in place. If a parent fails to provide adequate financial assistance to their children before an order is issued, they may be subject to retroactive child support. Below, we discuss retroactive support, when the court may order it, and ..read more

Although marriage may be thought of as a declaration of love, it also has legal and financial ramifications that impact most aspects of married life. Some of the most important elements are fiduciary duties.  What Are the Fiduciary Duties of a Spouse? According to California Family Code FAM § 721, “in transactions between themselves, spouses are subject to the general rules governing fiduciary relationships that control the actions of persons occupying confidential relations with each other. This confidential relationship imposes a duty of the highest good faith and fair dealing on each s ..read more

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