Meet Jennifer and David, a happily married couple in California. They’ve been together for five years, and during this time, they’ve both experienced significant personal and professional growth. Jennifer’s business has taken off, and David has recently received a substantial inheritance from his family. While they’re excited about their future together, they also recognize the importance of having clear financial boundaries and protecting their individual assets. During a recent conversation with friends, they learn about postnuptial agreements and how a postnup can provide a sense of securit ..read more

As social media becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of daily life, its impact on relationships and personal affairs grows more significant. In the context of marriage and divorce, what you share online can have profound implications. While social media offers a means to connect and share with others, it also provides a public record of interactions, activities, and thoughts that may be scrutinized during divorce proceedings. Understanding the potential consequences of your social media usage is crucial when facing a marital breakdown. Courts can regard online profiles, messages, and pos ..read more

SAN JOSE, California—Paul Seabrook, founder of Seabrook Law Offices, a divorce and family law firm, is thrilled to announce the hiring of Janelle Sam as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 22, 2024. With over 20 years of executive experience helping law firms grow profitably, Sam is the ideal leader to take Seabrook Law Offices to the next level. She’s a highly-skilled executive advisor, entrepreneur, and media influencer who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications from Baruch College, and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University. Sam was recognized as o ..read more

Co-parenting can be a journey fraught with challenges, requiring patience, communication, and compromise. But when your co-parenting partner exhibits narcissistic traits, the path becomes strewn with additional obstacles, turning every interaction into a potential battleground. Imagine trying to discuss your child’s school performance with someone who sees the conversation only as a platform to assert their superiority or to manipulate the narrative to their advantage. This scenario is all too familiar to those who find themselves co-parenting with a narcissist. In California, the complexity o ..read more

Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when it comes to dividing assets and agreeing on spousal support. Unfortunately, the divorce process can be made even more complicated when spouses are misguided by common myths regarding spousal support. Take John and Sarah, a married couple contemplating divorce. John, worried about alimony, assumes he’ll have to “’support Sarah forever.” Sarah, on the other hand, fears being left financially stranded without spousal support. These concerns highlight a common misconception about California alimony. Though there are more than three, in this bl ..read more

When Sarah signed her divorce papers, marking the end of a significant chapter in her life, she felt a mix of emotions. Throughout the divorce proceedings, her attorney had been thorough not only about the legalities of the divorce itself but also about how it would impact other areas of her life, particularly her estate plan. Early in the process, her attorney had underscored the importance of updating her estate plan to reflect her new status and future. Understanding the complexities involved, her divorce attorney had already connected her with a trusted estate planning attorney. This proac ..read more

SAN JOSE, California—On Saturday, October 14th, 2023, the Law Firm 500 Award committee announced its 2023 honorees, with Seabrook Law Offices ranking #2 for its significant growth in revenues. The top 30 results were verified by the accounting firm Shavell & Company, P.A. This third year earning a spot on the Law Firm 500 list solidifies the family and divorce law firm’s position as one of the country’s fastest-growing and most innovative law firms. Seabrook Law Offices experienced a 917 percent growth rate over the past three years, solidifying its status among an elite group of law firms ..read more

When John and Rachel, both successful professionals, decided to end their marriage, they faced a myriad of questions. Topmost among them was: “How will our assets and liabilities be divided?” Like many couples in California, they quickly realized the complexities of living in a community property state. Here, all property acquired during marriage is considered equally owned by both parties, irrespective of who earned or paid for it. Going through a divorce, with all its emotional and logistical challenges, becomes even more complicated when dividing property. Such divisions can lead to heated ..read more

As social media becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of daily life, its impact on relationships and personal affairs grows more significant. In the context of marriage and divorce, what you share online can have profound implications. While social media offers a means to connect and share with others, it also provides a public record of interactions, activities, and thoughts that may be scrutinized during divorce proceedings. Understanding the potential consequences of your social media usage is crucial when facing a marital breakdown. Courts can regard online profiles, messages, and pos ..read more

SAN JOSE, California—Paul Seabrook, founder of Seabrook Law Offices, a divorce and family law firm, is thrilled to announce the hiring of Janelle Sam as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 22, 2024. With over 20 years of executive experience helping law firms grow profitably, Sam is the ideal leader to take Seabrook Law Offices to the next level. She’s a highly-skilled executive advisor, entrepreneur, and media influencer who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications from Baruch College, and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University. Sam was recognized as o ..read more