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209-390-8829
Since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case in 2015, same-sex couples throughout the country, including California, are now afforded the same legal rights and privileges that opposite-sex couples enjoy in regard to marriage. However, no...
When you and your spouse choose to dissolve your marriage, a California judge will attempt to divide your shared property as equitably as possible. A 50-50 split between the two of you may seem like the most fair arrangement, but what is fair is not necessarily...
California parents understand how difficult it is to deal with matters pertaining to child custody during divorce. Even two parents who resolve to work amicably and respectfully together on a joint custody plan may find these issues complex and sensitive. It is...
In California, child custody mediation is a precursor to going before the judge to receive the final custody order. Mediation has many benefits, and one of the main ones is the positive effect it has on children. According to the American Bar Association, parents...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. However, just because it is legal, doesn’t mean that all long-time couples in California get married. At Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc., we know this makes...
You knew that making the decision to divorce your spouse in California would take its toll from an emotional perspective. You were fully prepared to begin making important decisions about your future relating to your financial situation, living situation and child...
Dividing property in California as the result of a legal separation or divorce can be complicated and costly. Understanding how the court systems view debt and community property before the process begins can save time and prevent unpleasant surprises.The California...
How is spousal support calculated in California divorces? Is it just a matter of plugging numbers into a formula? The answer, like many things about alimony in California, is somewhat complicated.For one, it depends on whether you are talking about temporary or final...
Ending a marriage is not easy, whether a divorce stems from the marriage running its course or more specific issues like infidelity. No matter what the circumstances leading up to the divorce are, however, many people prefer an amicable divorce to a contentious one....
The thought of going through divorce is no doubt tough both emotionally and financially. This is especially true if your divorce involves high-value assets. However, you do not necessarily have to go to traditional divorce trial to resolve issues such as property...
