For California couples teetering on the edge of divorce, one of the primary concerns is loss of control during the process. In a courtroom, the presiding judge makes decisions that can affect every aspect of your life for the foreseeable future. Although you can...
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New child custody law takes effect next year in California
California considers substance abuse history and habitual drug use in child custody matters. State Senate Bill 654 (SB 654), which will take effect next year, requires the courts to review evidence of domestic abuse in visitation determinations. The law also changes...
How can divorcing couples make the most of mediation?
Rather than go to court, you and your soon-to-be-former spouse want to mediate your divorce. You know the alternative dispute resolution method offers benefits, but how do you maximize them? American Bar Association provides insights for making the most of divorce...
How may I negotiate financial support with my soon-to-be ex?
Your divorce may include regular financial support payments to assist with child-rearing expenses. As described on the County of Placer's website, the court typically determines an amount using the California Guideline Child Support Calculator. Each spouse's income at...
Dividing outstanding debts during a divorce in California
Regardless of their income levels, financial issues reflected a significant cause of concern for 64% of the adults surveyed for the American Psychological Association’s 2020 “Stress in America” study. As reported by the AARP, a top contender for long-term marital...
Myths about joint physical custody
In the past, conventional wisdom held that, if a couple with children split up, it was important for the children to remain primarily in the care of their mother. According to STAT, this belief combined with an increase in the divorce rate around the mid 20th century...
How can I save my business during a divorce?
Navigating a divorce is challenging, especially if you are a small business owner. California is a community property state, meaning that you and your spouse share all your assets and debts, regardless of who holds the property title. Unless your company falls under...
What can a postnuptial agreement do?
Prenuptial agreements establish ground rules for divorce. They allow you and your spouse to set terms regarding property division and alimony, as well as establishing who owns what going into the marriage. Couples can also develop plans during the marriage. According...
What belongs on your parenting plan?
Besides determining how to handle your company and substantial assets in a divorce, you and your soon-to-be-former spouse must navigate child custody. How do you work together to craft a parenting plan that supports you and your shared children? Psychology Today...
Dealing with a 401(k) in a divorce
You may feel prepared going into your divorce proceedings in California, yet there are almost certainly a few aspects that will likely catch you off-guard. One of these (according to feedback from our past clients here at Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP) is the...