Recent Blog Posts
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? (Is That a Legal Question?)
At the start of COVID-19, we saw a plethora of new types of issues rise to the surface of family law issues. For one, there are no federal mandates regarding child vaccination, and it varies by each state. Some vaccinations, like polio, tetanus, etc., are required to attend public schools, daycares and even many… Read More »
THREE WAYS YOU CAN GO FROM CO-PARENT TO PRO-PARENT
As you know from our last blog post, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have decided to finally separate and call it quits. However, one odd thing still circling the media is how amicable the two are being as they continue to raise their family together after their divorce. Both Kim K and Kanye share… Read More »
What We Can All Learn from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Divorce
2020 was not an easy year for many relationships. Studies show that the divorce rate in California alone has spiked immensely. Couples who normally had the security blanket of leaving for work every morning were now being forced to stay home, and dare I say it…. spend time together. This created a lot of… Read More »
I lost my job during the pandemic and I’m getting a divorce. Can I take money from my 401(k)?
It is common for people to borrow against their 401(k) to have money for a down payment on a house and for people to take money out of their 401(k) in times of emergency. Since the pandemic started, it is even more common for individuals to withdraw money from their retirement funds due to… Read More »
I Found Out That My Ex Failed To Disclose An Asset During Our Divorce. Now What?
If you are in the middle of a divorce and suspect that your soon-to-be ex is hiding assets from you, then it might be a good idea to hire a private investigator or a forensic accountant to get the bottom of things. It is much easier (and much more cost effective) to deal with… Read More »
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in the COVID-19 Era
Earlier this year, after the Coronavirus outbreak happened, a survey of engaged couples found that over 60% of them had decided to postpone their wedding plans.[1] While the initial shock of postponement is a bit depressing, the additional time taken to plan one’s wedding provides the opportunity for a couple do decide whether to enter… Read More »
Kelly Clarkson Gets a Big Win in Her Divorce Case
In a new interesting turn of events for the Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock divorce, a judge in Los Angeles County just awarded Clarkson primary physical custody of the former couple’s two children, River Rose, age 6, and Remington Alexander, age 4. Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years… Read More »
UPDATE: How Travel Affects Your Custody Arrangement
On November 28, 2020, the Department of Public Health in Santa Clara County made the decision to issue a 14-day quarantine requirement for all persons entering Santa Clara County from travel of more than 150 miles away. The order went into effect on November 30, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect… Read More »
How Holiday Travel with Your Children During the Pandemic Could Impact Your Child Custody Case
Sharing a child or children between two households during the holidays can be particularly stressful in a normal year because everyone wants to be able to spend time with their family. However, this year is a little different due to COVID-19, not only because it may be months since someone has last seen their… Read More »
5 Ways to Survive Divorce During a Pandemic
In a normal year, when people aren’t facing a deadly virus, record wildfires, civil unrest, and skyrocketing unemployment, going through a divorce is difficult both emotionally and financially. Adding extra difficulties into the mix of a divorce is enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. However, if you are unhappy or unsafe in your marriage… Read More »