Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements  What is a Pre-Nup? A Prenuptial Agreement, also called a pre-nup, premarital or antenuptial agreement, is a legal contract made between spouses before the wedding to outline plans for the division of property and finances if the marriage ends in...

A New Approach to Parenting Plans

A New Approach to Parenting Plans One of the most difficult aspects of crafting a parenting plan for child visitation is addressing the holidays. Parents can create a holiday schedule detailing which parent will spend time with their children on certain holidays and...

When Does Spousal Support End?

When Does Spousal Support End?  The answer depends on your situation. If you’re paying spousal support, the answer is “Not soon enough.” If you’re receiving spousal support, the answer is “Way too soon!” Those sentiments notwithstanding, there are guidelines for when...

The Legal Impact of Separation

The Legal Impact of Separation  In California Family Law, there are five “states” relating to individuals and couples: “single”, “married”, “partners”, “separated” or “divorced”. There are two types of separation, the first, a legal separation is obtained using the...