San Diego Legal Blog
Does divorce mean your business is done for?
Having a business and being married are two aspects of life that can bring joy and turmoil. In either situation, a chance exists that the endeavor will not work out. While you may not have obvious steps to take with your business to protect your marriage relationship...
Dividing debt: Another reason to stay out of court
As you start thinking about the issues you need to resolve with your future former spouse as you begin the divorce process, you may neglect to consider the debts you share until after you believe you resolved other issues. That could be a mistake since the debts you...
Types of child custody and what they mean for your family
When a California family goes through divorce, it can affect the youngest members of the family in various ways. Because of the potentially negative impact of the end of a marriage, many parents strive to develop parenting plans that allow for stability and security...
Are you motivated to keep your divorce out of the courtroom?
There are often enough emotional ups and downs associated with divorce. The last thing you may want is to spend the next few weeks or months of your life battling with your future former spouse in litigation. You may wonder whether you can keep your divorce out of a...
Family care plan is key to avoiding active duty custody problems
Like most California parents, your life may often be busy, making it a challenge to keep up with your daily tasks and duties, not to mention maintain active, healthy relationships with your kids. As a member of the U.S. military, you are definitely no stranger to...
Divorcing in California? You’ll want to read this
You may have several reasons for choosing California over the 49 other states in the nation as your primary residence location. Perhaps you're one of many who love the climate here, or you and your loved ones are surfing enthusiasts who enjoy the ocean waves along the...
Do you think your spouse is hiding assets from you?
When you got married, you more than likely never anticipated a time when it would end. However, now that you face this situation, you want to be sure that you receive your fair share of the marital estate. It may work to your advantage that California is a community...
Mediate your way to a strong post-divorce future
Divorce is a complicated and difficult process for both parties. It can be daunting to think about the possibility of walking through an arduous, stressful litigation process during an emotionally challenging time, but thankfully, that is not your only option....
Prior planning prevents poor performance, so how about a prenup?
When you think about your future and the plans you should be making for your welfare and those you love, you're probably thinking about wills, powers of attorney or retirement savings. However, if your plans include marriage, you may also wish to consider drafting a...
Avoid these common high net worth divorce mistakes
Whether you planned your wedding for months or you simply chose a date, invited a few close family members and friends, and "tied the knot", you likely believed your marriage was going to last a lifetime. If it hasn't, and you're preparing for divorce, you'll want to...
