When you're a parent, ending a marriage means that you’re going to have to come up with a plan for the children you share with your spouse. In California, child custody disputes are often handled through mediation. This can be immensely helpful in diffusing...
Family Law
Do child support orders survive the death of the payor?
In March’s issue of Contra Costa Lawyer magazine, Virginia Ekelund of Doyle Quane discusses the treatment of child support upon death of the payor. Virginia is a litigator with over thirty years of successful advocacy for her clients in State and Federal courts...
What is a forensic accountant, and how do they help during divorce?
Forensic accountants are specialists who investigate where money has gone or where it is coming from. They specialize in tracking funds and unraveling cases where fraud may be present. A forensic accountant can help during a divorce, because they are able to look over...
Dirty divorce trick 101: Conflicting out the best lawyers
Ending a marriage can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but when you’re dealing with a spouse that’s inclined to “go low” and play tricks, your divorce can quickly get complicated in ways that you’d never expect. One of the most underhand moves of all,...
Divorce and your kids: What to expect (and what to do)
Heritage Foundation data shows that an estimated one million children experience the consequences of their parents' divorce annually. The dissolution of their parents' marriages can affect them in many ways. If you're a parent going through a divorce, you need to...
Is your spouse hiding money from you?
You feel like your spouse has one foot out the door already, but they haven’t asked for a divorce. Nor have they been receptive to the idea of marital counseling. You suspect that they’re hiding money so that they can “feather their nest” for an eventual split. Are...
How does the division of marital property work in a California divorce?
Unless there are minor children involved, the division of a couple’s marital property is often the most difficult and stressful part of a divorce. The more you know about how things work, however, the easier it is to plan your future. California is a community...
Should your child play a role in your divorce decision-making?
You and your spouse have been working to put together a parenting plan that takes your child’s best interests into account. Unfortunately, there are some stumbling blocks and you’ve been unable to come up with a final solution. At this point, you think that a good...