World’s richest man announces divorce after 25-year marriage
Celebrity divorces often occur in California due to its being the home to the entertainment industry. Other nearby states also are the home to some famous divorce matters due to their association with some of the largest technology companies. One of the biggest divorces recently made public is that of the world’s richest man, Jeff […]
Pets finally get rights in divorce cases in California
California recently became the third state to recognize that pets have rights. A state law that became effective on Jan. 1 provides among other things that in divorce cases family law courts will have the authority to determine what is in the best interests of the pet animal. The judge will be able to consider […]
Domestic violence can mean non-physical abuse
Far too many people, here in California and all over the country, are victims of domestic violence. Abuse from a romantic partner can take a toll on victims in many ways. A survivor, who now works with other survivors, says that the abuse she endured wasn’t physical, at first, the way many of us often […]
Tips for coping with grief amid divorce
It’s no secret that the end of a marriage is emotionally and psychologically taxing. Divorce can wreak havoc on a person’s mental well-being. In fact, coping with a divorce is not unlike coping with death, as both events represent a drastic life change. Grief is a common emotion associated with both events. The following tips can help California […]
Interference with child custody is not the same as kidnapping
Authorities in all jurisdictions, including in California, tend to apply criminal charges such as kidnapping somewhat indiscriminately today in connection with custody disputes. Thus, for example, where a father hides with a child after the court has awarded child custody to the mother, the authorities will hunt down the father and, in many instances, arrest […]
Divorce disputes over the family pet may be prevented in a prenup
Divorce in California and elsewhere continues to take on new issues as the law and people’s values evolve. One area where that dynamic is seen often is on the issue of which spouse gets to keep the family dog, or even their faithful and affectionate cats, after the divorce. It is a sad commentary on […]
Former child star arrested re domestic violence claims
A former child star is facing charges in connection with an altercation with his girlfriend. Jason James Richter is best known for his role in the film, “Free Willy.” The California resident was recently arrested on domestic violence charges stemming from an alleged argument with his girlfriend in their Los Angeles home. Richter was freed on […]
Positive outcomes are also a likely part of the divorce landscape
In California, the holidays are celebrated by people of many different backgrounds at this time of the year. For those who are intending to file for divorce or find themselves already in such legal proceedings, it can be a difficult time to retain a positive attitude, especially with memories of lost dreams being intensified by […]
Divorce settlements hampered by new tax law rules
Divorce law may get a bit more difficult for practitioners in California and elsewhere after the end of the year. It may also get a bit more expensive for some clients to get a divorce at that time. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress eliminates the alimony deduction for payers as of Jan. 1, […]
Divorce could come with some nasty financial surprises for women
Women are very independent these days, and that includes financially, even if married. California couples often share assets though, and when they’re headed for divorce court, a woman may not be prepared for what that could do to her financial situation. A recent survey turned up some startling information: 46 percent of women surveyed admitted […]