Divorce and Family Law Blog

April 21, 2025 / Divorce

What is a Post-Nup?

Marriage is a partnership built on trust, love, and sometimes, financial planning. While most people have heard of prenuptial agreements, fewer know about postnuptial agreements—often called post-nups. These legal documents can help married couples protect their financial future, especially if their situation changes after the wedding. If you’re married and living in Los Angeles or […]

April 17, 2025 / Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements

Why You Should Get a Prenup

Prenuptial agreements, premarital agreements, or “prenups” can help you and your spouse begin married life on a sound foundation. The benefits of prenuptial-postnuptial agreements go beyond making a divorce less stressful and costly. Signing a prenup can also provide a framework for couples to discuss financial matters and expectations before the wedding. Financial matters are among the most common reasons […]

April 15, 2025 / Family Law

California Child Custody Emergency Change in Circumstances

California law allows judges to modify child custody when there is a change in circumstances. In some situations, the court may schedule an emergency hearing if the child’s well-being or safety is at risk. If you need an emergency hearing or are facing a change in child custody, it is important to understand the process […]

April 11, 2025 / Family Law

How to Apply for Child Support

Child support is the amount paid by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent. It is the noncustodial parent’s contribution to the child’s financial needs. Child support helps supply a child’s basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare. A parent is required to support their child even though they may not live with […]

April 10, 2025 / Child Custody

What Is Joint Custody?

Custody agreements can be an incredibly stressful part of the divorce process. Whether the parents have differing parental capacities or are equally engaged, it can be difficult to determine what is best for your kids. In most situations, a joint custody agreement is considered in the child’s best interests, but these agreements can vary dramatically. […]

April 9, 2025 / Child Custody

Fighting for Full vs. Joint Custody in California

Navigating separation, divorce, and custody issues is stressful, even in the most agreeable circumstances. However, when parents are not on the same page regarding what they want for their children or how they care for them, it can worsen significantly, especially if you are unsure of whether to fight for full or joint custody. California […]

April 2, 2025 / Alimony

How Does a Job Loss Impact Alimony in Beverly Hills?

When a court issues an order for spousal support or alimony, you must pay support payments until the support terminates or the court issues another order. California alimony law recognizes there may be changes after a final order is entered. Therefore, you can petition the court for an order modifying alimony if you lose your […]

April 2, 2025 / Child Custody

Child Visitation Schedules

When parents separate or divorce, deciding how to share time with the children can be difficult. In California, parents usually create a visitation schedule, also called a parenting plan. A clear schedule helps both parents stay involved in their child’s life. California courts prefer parents to agree on their own visitation schedules. If parents can’t […]

April 1, 2025 / Divorce

Does Cheating Affect Alimony in Los Angeles?

Cheating on a spouse may destroy a marriage relationship. However, adultery has a minimal impact on a divorce in California. The reason is that California is a no-fault divorce state. However, cheating on a spouse could impact the issues related to the divorce. For example, a court may consider whether adultery has negatively impacted the […]

March 31, 2025 / Divorce

What Is an Abandonment Divorce in California?

Many people think that if a spouse leaves the marriage and does not come back, the other spouse can get a quick “abandonment divorce” in California. In reality, divorce in California is “no-fault,” which means you don’t need to prove that your spouse abandoned you. Still, the issue of abandonment can appear in certain parts […]