California Divorce Articles

What is Family Law?

Legal issues pertaining to the family can be highly emotional and bitterly contentious. It is important to know your rights, the rights of any children you may have, and how the process will unfold. The law firm of Dishon and Block specializes in all aspects of California family law, including the following:

• Prenuptial Agreements

• Marriage, Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships

• Paternity, Paternal Rights and Liabilities, Paternity Fraud and Testing

• Fertility and Surrogacy

• Adoption, Guardianship, Foster Care, Child Emancipation

• Domestic Violence, Spousal Abuse, Child Abuse, Child Abduction

• Separation, Divorce and Annulment

Spousal Support: The Big Picture

Divorce is life changing. There’s loss of family, heartache and separation of equity and marital assets. What you’ve been building and creating over your adult life in a moment can get torn to shreds. And when it comes to trying to reassemble your life, you may be faced with paying years—perhaps decades—of spousal support.

How much and for how long? This is the main question we get asked here at Dishon & Block when it comes to spousal support. Also known as “alimony” and “maintenance,” spousal support is a financial obligation many would rather not face. But in California, it is mandated law. It is the obligation for one spouse to provide the other spouse with financial support upon marital separation.

Can Your California Marriage Be Annulled?

If you have decided that an end to your marriage is inevitable, you may be wondering if you will be able to file for an annulment as opposed to having to go through a potentially lengthy and costly divorce. While these two words may lead to the same conclusion- an end to your marriage- you should know that each carries a unique meaning.

Are Prenuptial Agreements in California Only for the Wealthy?

You have probably heard the words “prenuptial agreement,” “premarital agreement,” or the more popular shortened form of the legal term, “prenup.” These words, often carrying a negative connotation, are mentioned often in regards to Hollywood marriages and nuptials between very wealthy couples. But it is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements only benefit the rich and famous.

California Divorce Attorney Advice: Coping with your Divorce

You have just gone through a divorce or are in the process of it, and you are feeling low. After spending years with your former spouse, you may now feel alone or be concerned with what your future holds. At this time it is okay to feel grief, uncertainty and maybe even betrayal. These thoughts may be inevitable in any divorce situation, but you should know that these feelings will subside and you will be able to rebuild your life as soon as you are ready to.

You’ve Just been Served with a Divorce Petition – Now what?

If you have been served with a petition for dissolution of marriage, you are probably wondering what your options are. In most cases, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced California divorce attorney that will be able to answer all of your questions and concerns, as well as give you advice for best practices pertaining to your situation. But in an effort to briefly educate you and offer you some immediate information on the topic, here is a discussion about different ways to respond and the possible outcomes stemming from how you choose to do so.

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