Divorce and Family Law Blog

April 2, 2016 / Child Custody

Child Custody and the Indian Child Welfare Act

In recent weeks, California has exploded with news stories about a small child named Lexi. Lexi, at first review, is much like any other kindergarten student. She loves playing in her yard, horses, and drawing. However, unlike many other children her age, Lexi’s name has gotten national media attention due to a unique child custody […]

March 30, 2016 / Spousal Support

Understanding Family Law – Spousal Support in California

Californians may see the opportunity to change the way alimony works in their state in November 2016. This change would come about if a Los Angeles area man can get 365,880 signatures from registered voters. The man’s petition calls for the California Legislature to end the award of alimony during divorce and annulment proceedings, and only […]

August 9, 2015 / Divorce / Marriage / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Are You in Need of a Premarital Agreement?

When contemplating marriage, couples often consider entering into an agreement or contract that divides assets upon a divorce. Whether you know it as a premarital agreement or a prenuptial agreement, the very thought of it can have one running for the hills. But are premarital agreements REALLY that bad? When most couples discuss a premarital […]

August 8, 2015 / Divorce

Fraud in Divorce Settlements

We know the story all too well: Together you and your spouse build a company from the bottom up. The company is making a considerable amount of money. Later, after all of the blood, sweat, and tears, you realize that you and your spouse are no longer in sync. One of you requests a divorce […]

June 9, 2015 / Divorce

How Social Media is Reshaping Divorce

Over the past decade, social media has grown to permeate all aspects of daily life. Increasingly, that includes the realm of divorce. Posts, tweets, and other activities on a range of social media platforms are impacting divorce cases in Los Angeles and throughout the country. As attorneys specializing in Los Angeles divorce cases, we see the […]

June 7, 2015 / Child Custody / Divorce

When Child Custody Goes International

Conflicts over child custody in a divorce are hard enough when the parties live near each other. When the separating spouses live primarily in two different countries, however, things can become much more complicated in a hurry. If you need help with child custody matters, call Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group today for a […]

May 30, 2015 / Divorce

How to Manage a Small Business Through Divorce

Any entrepreneur knows the work, time, and money that goes into building a successful business. That is why the fate of a small business is of primary concern to those going through a divorce. Business owners must take special care to avoid the possibility of any conflicts or disputes disrupting the flow of daily operations. […]

May 20, 2015 / Divorce / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Prenups: Not Just for the Rich and Famous

Marriage is a contract, and like any contract, it helps to know the terms and conditions before signing the dotted line. That is where a prenuptial agreement, or a “prenup,” comes in. This document clearly dictates how property will be distributed upon the death of a spouse (in lieu of a will or trust) or […]

May 16, 2015 / Spousal Support

California Spouses Fight Alimony Payments

A recent CBS Los Angeles story highlights a controversial issue in California divorce law: Spousal support, otherwise known as alimony. After a long legal battle over alimony payments, a divorced Huntington Beach man founded CalAlimonyReform.org, an organization with the sole aim of ending spousal support in California.

May 10, 2015 / Community Property

Community Property Concepts: Transmutation

California is a community property jurisdiction. Which means that there is a presumption that all the assets and debts that are attained during the marriage are community in nature, belonging to both husband and wife. In the event of a divorce, the property is divided equally among the parties. This is only a presumption and […]