On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Jan 3, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
California’s community property laws can present unexpected issues in a divorce. How does a couple divide a valuable work of art? Or divide a valuable antique piece of furniture? And what about the family dog or cat or parrot? Until this past year, California...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Dec 27, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Most Sacramento residents who are contemplating a divorce are aware that the process is often stressful, emotionally painful and exhausting. What many people in this position do not realize, however, is that using a divorce mediator can make the divorce process far...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Nov 29, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Many people in Sacramento who endure a divorce proceeding find that their financial circumstances change after the divorce is completed. One of the ex-spouses may become unemployed or suffer a demotion that reduces their salary. Occasionally, one of the spouses or a...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Oct 17, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Prenuptial agreements serve many purposes, but in most cases they are used to provide certainty about the division of assets and payment of alimony in the event of divorce. California has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, a statue that specifies the...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Oct 11, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
An impending divorce can create great amounts of stress, anger, sadness and grief. Many people in Sacramento who are facing the disruption of ending a marriage often wonder whether they need a lawyer to help them. Such doubts are especially common for younger people...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Oct 3, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Divorcing couples worry and wonder about many things, including the division of marital property, child custody and support and spousal maintenance. One thing that may not be considered until the last minute is the fate of a beloved pet. California Governor Jerry...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Sep 19, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Many couples in Sacramento who are pondering a divorce are concerned about the emotional strain and expense of an extended court trial. These concerns are increased if the marriage involves young children or if the couple has acquired significant assets to split...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Aug 29, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
A divorce can be an extremely unpleasant experience. Relationships are broken and rearranged, money problems may arise and any divorced person may deal with loneliness and even depression. For many divorced persons in the Sacramento area, the road to restoring life...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Aug 9, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
The failure of a non-custodial parent to pay court-ordered child support can be one the most bothersome post-divorce issues imaginable. Usually, the custodial parent depends on these payments for food, clothing, medical care and other aspects of the child’s...
On behalf of Gary, Till, Burlingham & Lynch | Jul 13, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
Cell phones and social media have become part of daily life in Sacramento. People routinely send their friends pictures of children, pets and notable events in their lives. Even the stress of going through a divorce does not have much effect on how people use social...
