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What are the Alternatives to Litigation for Family Law Matters? Family law matters can be challenging and stressful. To reduce the costs of litigation and the stress that sometimes comes with going to trial, parties should...

It is the public policy of the state of California to protect the best interest of children, focusing on the health, education, and welfare of the child. This is a judge’s guiding light when making custody and...

Divorce happens. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), “about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce.” While getting divorced presents challenges for everyone, if you are an...

California has a mandatory six-month waiting period before the court can end a marriage. A 1948 court decision explains that the purpose of this waiting period is to “give the parties an opportunity to compose their...

Fiduciary Duties Owed Between California Spouses Under California law, spouses owe each other certain duties, known as “fiduciary duties.”  These duties begin at the date of the marriage and continue after separation,...