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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, all the way through completion of the dissolution and the distribution of community property.  This includes the following […]

Please note: This information is accurate as of April 28, 2020.  If you have legal questions, it is always best to get specific legal advice from a lawyer. Co-parenting can be difficult even in the best of times.  Many separated or divorced parents now face the added challenge of navigating […]

Undergoing a divorce in California can be a trying and emotional process. From determining whether to obtain a legal separation or divorce, to understanding how your assets will be divided, consider speaking to an Irvine divorce attorney before you initiate the process. Making the decision to get a divorce is […]

Divorce can be a stressful, emotional, and costly endeavor. Divorce mediation is generally recommended for couples who wish to manage their divorce discreetly, efficiently, and amicably. Irvine family mediation lawyers can counsel clients through the end of their marriage in a manner that benefits everyone involved. Making the decision to […]

The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers Guide recently recognized Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy partners Philip Seastrom, Brian Seastrom, Thomas Tuttle and Ryan Murphy for their excellence in assisting individuals with divorce and other family law-related issues. We are proud to be included on the list of exceptional, first-rate attorneys […]

Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy attorneys Philip Seastrom, Brian Seastrom, Mikita Weaver and Nicole Stuntz were recently recognized for their contributions to the practice of family law, while the firm was once again named a “Top Tier Family Law Firm.” Congratulations to Philip, Brian, Mikita and Nicole for this well-deserved recognition […]

Going through a divorce is stressful all on its own. But what can make matters even worse? A spouse who is unwilling to give you the divorce. We see it play out in dramatic fashion in the news and on television drama all the time, particularly when there are huge […]

One of the primary considerations for any couple contemplating a divorce is how their property will be divided. While the question seems rather simple on its surface, it can become fiendishly complicated, as most couples own some property as individuals and other property jointly as a couple. Before negotiations on […]

A prenup — or, more formally, a prenuptial agreement — is an agreement entered into prior to marriage that lists the property each party owns and specifies what each party’s property rights will be upon the dissolution of the marriage. They can be an effective tool for couples looking to […]

The term “no fault divorce” is often used when discussing divorce, without further reference to its meaning. Before 1970, California had a fault-based divorce system, which required one spouse to prove that the other had engaged in wrongdoing before obtaining a divorce. California was the first state in the nation […]