Marin county family law Blog
Do you have questions about family law? Family law is a description for a category of law that covers divorce, legal separation, child support, spousal support, domestic partnership, child custody, child support, alimony (“spousal support”), division of assets, domestic violence restraining orders, annulments, move aways, divorce mediation, paternity actions, and many other life events that impact individuals and families. Below are blog articles to reference for information only. Please read the disclaimers at the end of each post. And enjoy your read!
What Happens If I Don’t Pay Spousal Support in Marin County?
WHAT IS SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN MARIN COUNTY? Spousal support can often feel like a lose-lose situation. The recipient spouse often feels the Court orders a fraction of what
Can I Deduct Spousal Support on My Taxes? A Marin Family Law Attorney’s Full Guide.
Is Spousal Support Tax Deductible? In California, you can deduct the spousal support you paid your spouse on your state taxes. Your spouse must pay taxes on the
A Full Guide to California Separation Agreements
What is a separation agreement in California? In California, a separation agreement is a written contract specifying the rights and obligations belonging to you and your spouse as you
Same-Sex Divorce: What Do I Need to Know?
In California, same-sex couples gained the right to legally marry after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a state ban on gay marriage on June 28, 2013. Although we
Is Your Spouse Refusing to Get Divorced? A Guide from A Bay Area Divorce Attorney.
Has your soon-to-be-ex told you they refuse to get a divorce? Good news, in California, you can still get divorced even if your spouse refuses. Even if you
Can A Father Get Sole Child Custody? A Full Guide.
Many fathers wonder if they will be seen as equals in local family court. Do mothers automatically get sole child custody? Can a father ever obtain sole child
How To Prepare a Child Custody Move Away Case (A Full Guide)
Can I move with my child out of Marin? California? The United States? Will the Family Court allow me to relocate and keep my custody time? In California, cases
A Guide To More Affordable Attorney’s Fees in a Divorce.
Divorce can be extremely painful and extremely expensive. Our office is in Marin County and we practice all over the Bay Area. Although nearly everything in the Bay
Want the Best Marin County Family Law Attorney? [A Complete Guide]
Finding the Best Marin County Family Law Attorney For You If you are reading this post, you likely are dealing with some of the hardest times of your
Do I need a California Prenuptial Agreement (“Prenup”)? A Guide
As “Kimye” becomes Kim and Kanye, you may be wondering—did they have a prenup? And, do I need one? News sources are saying that they did have a
Is Every Marital Asset Community Property? [A Complete Guide.]
If you are going through a divorce in California, you may be wondering if everything you owned with your spouse is community property. California is a community property
A Marin Family Law Attorney’s Guide to Understanding Child Custody
The hardest part of divorce for many people is the thought of losing time with their children. Many people stay in bad relationships to avoid splitting custody. Not
Marin Family Law Attorney: Duty to Support Unmarried Cohabitant
In California, during the pendency of a proceeding or in a judgment of dissolution or legal separation, the court may order a party to pay spousal support to
Marin Family Law Attorney: How to Co-Parent with a Narcissist
The best answer is that there is no easy way to co-parent with a narcissist. In fact, the best San Francisco / Marin County family law attorney and
May I Deny My Ex Child Custody Time Due to COVID-19?
Custody exchanges in the COVID-19 pandemic terrify many parents. You may be wondering: can I deny parenting due to Covid-19? Or, can my ex deny parenting time to