Attorney’s Fee Awards in California Divorces: A Guide to Family Code Section 2030
When going through a divorce in Los Angeles, many individuals are concerned with their ability to afford quality legal representation. This is especially true in instances where the other spouse has significantly more means or income. California Family Code Section 2030 addresses this issue by providing a mechanism for courts to order one party to pay for the other party's attorney's fees and costs in certain circumstances.
Splitting the House: Reimbursement for Investments in the Family Home
In California, assets owned by a spouse before marriage will typically remain that spouse’s property after divorce. Assets acquired during the marriage, however, are presumed to be community property and will typically be divided evenly in divorce proceedings. So what happens when separate property funds are used to purchase a community asset? Our latest blog dives into reimbursement claims under California Family Code 2640.
Divorce Mediation: a Primer
Even where spouses begin their separation on “good terms”, traditional divorce proceedings routinely escalate tensions and sour relationships. Divorce mediation offers a more collaborative, private, flexible, and cost-effective alternative, where a neutral mediator helps the spouses reach fair and mutually acceptable divorce agreements. This blog post dives into the benefits of divorce mediation and the role of the mediator in Los Angeles and California divorces.