Marin County Family Law Blog
The Benefits of Parenting Coordination in California Family Law Child Custody Cases
Navigating child custody disputes in California family law cases can be an emotionally draining and complex process. Parents often struggle with communication issues, scheduling conflicts, and disagreements regarding their children's upbringing. In such cases, parenting coordination serves as a valuable tool to help reduce conflict, improve co-parenting relationships, and ensure…
Business Valuations in California Divorce Cases
Business Valuation Methodologies in California Divorce Cases Divorce proceedings can be complex, particularly when a business is involved. In California, a community property state, business valuation is a critical step in determining the fair division of assets. Whether a business is jointly owned or one spouse operates it independently, its…
Dividing Assets in Complex Financial Divorce Cases in California
Divorce is always a challenging process, but when significant and complex financial assets are involved, the process becomes even more intricate. California, being a community property state, has specific laws that govern the division of assets during divorce. In cases involving high-net-worth individuals, business interests, real estate holdings, and investment…
What do you do when someone makes false allegations of child abuse against you in a child custody or domestic violence restraining order matter?
Making false allegations of child abuse in a family law matter can have significant consequences to the parent making the false allegations and to the parent against whom the false allegations are made. If you are the parent against whom the false allegations of child abuse are made you have…
Parenting Coordination
Are you tired of arguing with your coparent and getting nowhere? Do you want to learn how to work better together and resolve disputes rapidly? Then parenting coordination is the right choice for you. A parenting coordinator is appointed by agreement of the parents and has the authority to work…
Always Read (and Understand) Your Prenuptial Agreement Before You Sign!
The California Court of Appeal for the First District (Division 5) recently confirmed that a party neglects a legal duty by failing to make a reasonable inquiry or effort to understand the meaning and content of the contract. In Estate of Eskra (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th 209, a husband had told…
Am I Entitled to My Spouse’s Stock Options?
Stock options are a form of compensation issued to employees that allows the employee to buy stock in the company at a set price regardless of the value of the stock. Normally, the option price is lower than the actual value of the stock allowing the employee receive an economic…
Renewing a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
When renewing a restraining order, it's best to be informed about the process in advance. The Court has the power to renew a restraining order upon the request of the protected party. The protected party must file a request to renew the domestic violence restraining order at within the three…
How to Obtain Your Spouse’s Financial Information
It is critical to understand your financial picture when you are going through divorce. Often, your spouse holds important information about your finances that you do not have access to. There are several mechanisms through which you can obtain your spouse's financial information, all of which fall under the general…