Parents seek to move to a far-away location for many reasons, such as a job opportunity, to escape domestic violence, or to care for a family member who is ill. Whether you seek to move away or you are trying to prevent the custodial parent…
Nothing is more important to parents than their child. That is why it is common for child custody disputes to arise and for them to be so emotionally-charged and contentious. Child custody and visitation is a delicate area because there are kids in the middle:…
Financial matters relating to your child’s well-being are of paramount importance. And that is why it is so crucial that you receive competent legal representation when it comes to the determination of child support. If you will be receiving child support, you need to get…
Legal separation is an alternative to divorce that many couples choose for various reasons. • Some have religious or cultural beliefs which make a divorce not an option. • Some seek a legal separation for practical reasons, like to keep a spouse on a health…
Summary dissolution is a simplified and quicker way for couples of short-term marriages to get a divorce — and avoid going to court altogether. However, not everyone can qualify, and those that do must properly prepare all of the paperwork and file it correctly. The…
Perhaps you are going through or thinking about a divorce, but want a more cooperative, quicker, and less-expensive alternative than typical divorce proceedings. If so, mediation might be for you. By working through the decisions and challenges that come with divorce with a qualified Los…
Those with high net worth face unique and challenging problems that come up in divorce. The stakes are high and the legal issues complex; high income individuals almost certainly need a skilled, experienced, and aggressive family law lawyer to protect their interests. Lilian can work…
One of the biggest concerns of people thinking about divorce is the division of the marital property. “Who gets what?” is quite a pressing question. California is what they call a “community property state.” Very generally, this means that assets from a marriage are split…
If you are considering divorce, spousal support may be a very important issue. Perhaps you want to seek support from the other spouse. Or, perhaps you want to resist paying support to a spouse unfairly trying to demand it from you. Whatever your situation, an…
