Bay Area Family Law Blog

Now that your engagement is official, you may want to pop another question to your intended about executing a prenuptial agreement. Perhaps you hesitate because you feel it may break the festive and joyous mood surrounding your impending nuptials.

Perhaps that was the prevailing attitude in the past, but these days, more California couples see the benefits of preparing for divorce while hoping it never happens. Couples take this opportunity to learn about each other's assets and liabilities along with how each of them handles financial matters.

Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP is proud to announce that Marisa C. San Filippo was been awarded the "10 Best Female Attorneys for Client Satisfaction" for a second year in a row by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA). In order to be nominated for this award, a lawyer must achieve remarkable success in the field of Family Law while maintaining superior service and support. The attorney must be formally nominated by the Institute, a client, or a fellow attorney; attain the highest degree of professional achievement; and have an impeccable client satisfaction rating. AIOFLA's recognition is a reflection of Ms. San Filippo's legal accomplishments and the admiration her clients and peers have for her.

Dividing a business during a divorce is often a complicated task because so many variables come into play. As with other assets in the state of California, a business is considered in the valuation and division of community property. Community property is defined as assets acquired or income earned by either spouse during marriage. Separate property is defined as assets acquired prior to the marriage, gifts inherited or received during the marriage, or items and money earned after separation. Anything considered community property must be equally divided among both parties in the absence of any written agreements that state otherwise.

In the digital age, piecing together an opinion about someone based on his or her online presence is very easy. This is why it is imperative to exercise caution online during the divorce process. It is not uncommon to hear how a person's online activities can be used against them in court. Negative online activity could harm a person's goals in regards to child custody, spousal support, and other divorce-related matters.

If you are in the middle of resolving a divorce-related matter, it is a good idea to heed the following tips: