by Philip A. Wasserman | Aug 26, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce? For many families, pets are family members present in holiday cards and cared for as faithful companions. On the other hand, California Family Law Courts have historically viewed pets as personal property and assigned ownership...
by Philip A. Wasserman | Mar 25, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
Finances & Divorce: Don’t Trip Over a Dollar to Pick Up a Penny There is an old saying in family law, “don’t trip over a dollar bill to pick up a penny.” Resolving financial disputes can be one of the most acrimonious and subsequently expensive aspects of the...
by Philip A. Wasserman | Jan 26, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
What is Coercive Control and is it Domestic Violence? California has amended the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to clarify that “disturbing the peace of the other party” as a basis for obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order includes “coercive control.”...
by Philip A. Wasserman | Sep 30, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
Who Keeps the Family Pet in Divorce? For many families, pets are members of the family, present in holiday cards, and cared for as faithful companions. On the other hand, California Family Law Courts have historically viewed pets as personal property and assigned...
by Philip A. Wasserman | Jun 23, 2020 | With Your Family in Mind
The CARES Act Impact on Retirement and Divorce On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. In addition to providing funding for businesses, expanded unemployment benefits, and more, the CARES Act relaxed...
