Roseville Family Law Blog
A few tips for co-parenting at back-to-school time
Ah, back to school. For some of you, that first day of school may already have passed. Others may be squeezing the last few drops of fun out of a long summer. Either way, those of you who are divorced or unmarried with children, back-to-school time can mean...
read moreAn overview of child custody and visitation
When a Sacramento couple with minor children decides to end their marriage, one of their foremost concerns is child custody.Child custody generally involves the physical place of the child's residence, the frequency of visits by the non-custodial parent, and general...
read moreHow does California define an “unfit parent”?
Many divorcing parents in Sacramento and elsewhere think that the determination of child custody will depend upon whether the court finds one parent or the other to be "unfit." In such cases, one or both parents may strive to persuade their lawyers to introduce...
read moreFinding hidden assets in a California divorce
When high-asset couples decide to divorce, the spouses may face a problem that does not plague low or medium income families: the search for hidden assets. Hiding assets or, more exactly, failing to disclose assets, in a California divorce may or may not be criminal,...
read moreOverview of California’s relocation and custody laws
When you initiate a divorce, your family will certainly change. You may even want to relocate to start a new life or get a new job. If you are the custodial parent, you must follow the move-away laws in California before packing up your bags and taking your child...
read moreProperty division: Community property vs quasi-community property
For Californians who are in the middle of a divorce, one of the most common topics for intense dispute is property division. There are certain laws that regulate how property will be distributed as part of the divorce. While most will understand the concept of...
read moreUnderstanding the details of joint custody in California
Many residents of Sacramento County have heard the phrase, "the devil is in the details." The exact meaning of the phrase often remains obscure until a person goes through a divorce involving custody of minor children. Whether parents agree or disagree on which of...
read moreKey considerations for legal separation
Divorce is not usually a quick decision. It takes intentional time and consideration. For those who are not positive that divorce is the best option, it may be a good idea to explore legal separation. There are a few key facts to understand about legal...
read moreCalculating spousal support in a California divorce
When a couple in Sacramento County decides to end their marriage, the issue of spousal support can be troubling to both parties. Generally, the court will order the higher earning spouse to pay alimony (or "spousal support") to the lower earning spouse. This...
read moreLack of prenup may cost singer Adele millions in divorce
Pop singer Adele took her time in confirming that she was married to her financier husband. The pair waited five years after they started dating to announce that they were married. Now, the couple appears to be on the verge of divorce, and Adele faces the loss of many...
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