A question that often arises in today’s global world is whether a foreign marriage will be recognized in the State of California. As with most legal questions the answer depends upon the facts and c...
What Happens to Assets in Revocable Family Trust During a Dissolution Proceeding
What happens to the assets in a revocable family trust during a dissolution proceeding? Once either party files for a Dissolution of Marriage and serves a Summons on the opposing party there ar...
Family Law in Orange County Courts – COVID 19
The Governor of the State of California issued a State of Emergency on March 4, 2020. (View PDF) In addition to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency, the California Judicial Council is...
Child Custody, Visitation and Support during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Child Custody, Visitation and Support during the Covid-19 Pandemic Many parents are concerned about their child custody and/or visitation during the Covid-19 pandemic and need legal assistance in deci...
Transmutation Agreements
CAN A SPOUSE PURCHASE AN INSURANCE POLICY AS A SEPARATE PROPERTY GIFT TO THE OTHER SPOUSE DURING THE MARRIAGE OR MUST THERE BE A TRANSMUTATION AGREEMENT? All property purchased during a marriage with ...
Family Court Settlement Agreement
FAMILY COURT – SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT A Family Court Settlement Agreement is typically referred to as an “MSA” or Marital Settlement Agreement. A Marital Settlement Agreement can be a vital...
Discovery In California Family Law Matters
DISCOVERY IN CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW MATTERS While each party in a family law proceeding is subject to fiduciary duties often times the parties engage in discovery in addition to the Preliminary Declara...
What happens to the family home after a divorce?
What happens to the family home after a divorce? The majority of divorces in Orange County and/or Los Angeles County include considerations of what to do with the family home at the time of divorce. T...
Dividing Pension Plans Through Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings
A pension can take different forms and is basically defined as a fund into which money is deposited during an employee’s employment years and from which retirement benefits are provided to the emplo...
Division of Property in California
Division of Property Basics How property is divided through a divorce is a major factor to be considered when contemplating a divorce. The main consideration is whether property is Community Property,...