Divorce

Divorce in a domestic violence situation can create a difficult situation. However, you still have rights, and the court will usually help you as much as possible to stay safe. When the court considers alimony, having a record of domestic violence in your marriage can...

The first concern for parents is their children, and this is especially true during a divorce. Hopefully, that concern will help make a divorce amicable, but if it does not, there can be some sever consequences for the child. In this blog we will explore some of those...

Working through the issues that come up in a divorce can be frustrating for any couple, even when they’re on good terms. Child custody, spousal support and property division have very specific legal terms and procedures that most people aren’t familiar with. And if...

Ending a marriage may be disruptive for families, especially the children. Moving, for example, can complicate upcoming graduation or completion of their academic year. House sharing is one option that can provide continuity. But couples must plan for this arrangement...

During a marriage couples in the Sacramento area share a life together. They live in the same home, share the expenses, acquire property together, raise their children together and share other aspects of their life. How the couple earns their income can vary though....

While readers of our blog may or may not have heard of the term birdnesting, we have discussed what to do with the family home during and after a divorce. Indeed, last week, we did a post on that very topic. And, in that post, we discussed keeping the family home...

Building a home together is part of building a life together for many married couples in Sacramento. But when a person’s marriage goes south and divorce is on the horizon, couples will need to decide what to do with the family home. They have several options. Option...

Property division can be a contentious topic for couples in Sacramento going through a divorce. After all, everyone wants to feel like they got their fair share out of the process. When this happens, education can be key. The following is a brief overview of the types...

Cynics may contend prenuptial agreements treat marriage purely as a transaction. More practical observers would recognize a prenuptial agreement as an acknowledgment people and circumstances do not remain static. A “prenup” contractually binds each party to various...

After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates are calling it quits. The couple broke the news on social media with both parties issuing a tweet on the matter. They married in 1994 after meeting at Microsoft, the software giant that Bill co-founded. There’s no...