Bay Area Family Law Blog

When you began your divorce proceedings, you may have hoped that you could work out a custody arrangement for your children out of the courtroom. This hope may have come from hearing that many couples are now doing this in order to make the proceedings less stressful on their children and themselves.

Perhaps you attempted to negotiate with your future former spouse but to no avail. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, an out-of-court option isn't going to work in your case. You will need to go to court in order to resolve this vital issue. Now, you must prepare for court, but you don't know what to expect.

Parenting issues often arise during divorces and afterward, because parents are trying to adjust to raising their children between homes. Of course, there are times when all parents argue or disagree on how they should raise their children. The most important thing is that both people can agree to work together to resolve their dispute and do what's best for their children.

If you find yourself in a difficult situation with your ex-spouse and are struggling to work out how to handle a problem with your child or their schedule, it's a good idea to know a number of ways to communicate your concerns and work together to resolve them. Here are two important tips.

In families, there are plenty of stressful situations that can lead to a breakdown in communication, trust and love. Couples may struggle with adultery, fertility problems or other major concerns that eventually break down the marriage. Sometimes, those problems lead to divorce.

When you're trying to decide if a divorce is right for you, you may be unsure where to begin. There are some questions you can ask yourself, though, that may help.

You may think a prenuptial agreement is not for you. However, you may not realize that you already have one. The state of California has rules in place for dividing marital property during a divorce, and those rules may not conform to the terms you would have chosen.

As a community property state, California's laws state that you and your spouse will split all community property 50-50 if you should divorce. In most cases, community property is anything you and your spouse acquire during your marriage. This can quickly become a complex matter, especially if decisions about who gets what arise at the height of an emotional breakup. Before you dismiss the idea of a prenuptial agreement, you may benefit from learning as much as possible about its advantages.