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Separation is a common first step toward divorce in California. Like most states, California has laws allowing spouses to file for legal separation. Some choose legal separation because they wish to live separate lives while remaining legally married for religious reasons or to share health…

Sometimes life’s journey take unexpected paths, and you may end up in a divorce. In the best-case scenario of divorce, spouses agree to part ways amicably and remain supportive friends and co-parents. This result is possible for those who are determined to make the most…

All marriages have their ups and downs, that’s why we take vows to remain true to each other “in good times and bad” and “for better or worse.” Fortunately, most spouses get through the periodic rough points and restore their closeness, connection, and love during…

Divorce has never been an easy process either legally or emotionally, but today’s digital world provides an angry or unhappy spouse new ways to harass, bully, or stalk the other spouse during a divorce. With the vast majority of people enjoying multiple social media accounts…

Getting a divorce is always emotionally and legally complex, but when there’s been domestic abuse in the marriage, it can be a frightening prospect for the abuse victim. Not only does domestic abuse impact the victim’s emotional state during the divorce process, but allegations of…

Family courts in California understand that circumstances change in life and sometimes the change is significant. The courts offer a process for requesting a modification of existing court orders for child support and alimony. Often, when one ex-spouse earns a substantial pay raise, they seek…