Author: Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy

When a divorce is dragging on for far longer than it should, we often look to whether one spouse might have a motive for making it so. Usually, divorces that can’t be resolved in a timely fashion are caused in part by one spouse’s refusal to accept that divorce is […]

With the advent of marriage and adoption rights for same-sex couples, sperm donations have become increasingly common. Advances in medical science have also prompted many women to consider having children on their own with the help of a sperm donor. However, legal questions do arise when a man offers his […]

Designed to help one spouse continue living the same lifestyle as when they were married, alimony payments are a common element negotiated and settled upon during a divorce proceeding. However, just because it’s common doesn’t mean that it’s not contentious. In most divorces, the subject of alimony or spousal support […]

Child custody is often one of the most difficult facets of a divorce process and usually involves a lot of emotions from the parents and the children alike. Increasingly, co-parenting advocates are opting for arrangements that aim to be the least disruptive for the minor children. While there are endless […]

Making the difficult decision to divorce is even harder when there are children involved. Separating parents may find that their custody battle causes the most grief and anxiety around what to do – both parents want to remain close with their children, but it’s more than likely that one parent […]

If you’re struggling to get your former spouse to make the child support payments you need to care for your family, then you should definitely consider hiring an experienced Irvine child support lawyer. While you may think that hiring an attorney is an expense you simply can’t afford, you should […]

An ex parte custody order gives temporary emergency custody to one parent based solely on their testimony when that testimony alleges that a child is in danger in the other parent’s care. Ex parte orders are usually heard and decided without ever giving notice to the other parent, meaning that […]

When you have a lot to lose, you’re willing to do whatever it takes – unfortunately, that is the reality in many a divorce involving high net worth individuals. Any Irvine divorce attorney can tell you that these divorces are usually the ones where their clients fight the hardest and […]

Divorce can be a trying time for all involved, and that’s especially true when you have children. For many parents seeking a divorce, one of the most challenging things to face is the idea that you will no longer spend as much time with your kids as you did before. […]

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce but you wish to remain on relatively good terms, divorce mediation might be the best approach for settling your differences and finalizing your divorce. Our experienced team of Irvine family mediation lawyers can assist you with navigating your proceedings. There are […]