When you and your spouse can no longer get along and feel it’s be best if you were to separate from one another, you might assume that getting a divorce is the only legal option on the table. That’s not…

Although some couples believe that creating a premarital agreement or “prenup” indicates a lack of confidence in the long-term strength of a union, in reality, working together with a future spouse to generate a premarital agreement is an indication that…

A Westlake Village, California family law case is rarely simple. As a parent tries to argue their case, a family dispute can escalate quickly. In this instance, both parents can lose sight of why they are in litigation in the…

This story has been told so many times—the ugly celebrity divorce. In Hollywood’s Golden Age, celebrity divorces were secrets and scandals. Now, they are a form of entertainment on TMZ’s newsfeed. The latest tragic split is an ongoing drama of…

When the end of the marriage is inevitable, mediation can lower the cost and relieve the stress of divorce by avoiding taking the proceedings to trial. In California, married couples often use mediation at various points during the dissolution of…

Opposite-sex couples in this state have pretty much had only one route to take when they want to formalize their relationship – marriage. Now, a new law has been passed the changes the way domestic partnerships are handled in California.…

In most cases, stepparents end up being an important part of a child’s life. Divorce and separation can be difficult on a child, as can getting to know a new adult. However, in many cases, stepparents provide more stability in…