In addition to my first post on Frequently Asked Questions. Below is another question about family law I frequently hear around town. Q: I am the parent who primarily cares for the kids. The court will give me primary custody in the divorce, right? -Tired Parent in Castro Valley, CA A: The short answer here is:…
Q: Retirement assets: How are they divided in divorce in California? A common misconception among many divorcing parties is that their retirement accounts are “theirs” and the other spouse should not have any corresponding ownership interest. The thinking is: “Hey, I earned this myself, I put in the work, and I should not have to…
You may not realize that, in certain situations, your divorce can be just a matter of filling out the correct forms and submitting them to the court. There may be no need to ever appear in front of a judge. In mediation, you and your spouse work together with a joint, neutral, attorney who can…
Below are some answers to questions about family law I frequently hear around town. Q: My spouse and I agree on everything, but we don’t have the time or money to go to court to get divorced. What can I do? -Overworked Husband in Dublin, CA A: Many divorces do not require either spouse to…
