Bifurcation of Marital Status aka Status Only Judgment
What in the World is a Bifurcation? If someone were to ask me to identify the single biggest myth I’ve encountered over my many years of practicing family law, it would be the belief that a divorce is finalized by the mere passage of six months. This is simply not true. Six months merely represents the earliest possible date judgment can be entered. The six months does not begin to...Read More
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Date of Separation in Divorce
What Exactly is My Date of Separation? A Petition for Dissolution must set forth two dates. One is the date of marriage, the other the date of separation. The date of marriage is rarely in question. The date of separation, however, can become a point of contention. The Significance of the Dates In general terms, community property is all property acquired during the marriage; that...Read More
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Child Custody and Visitation Agreement
Do We Need a Child Custody and Visitation Agreement? It may seem oddly formal to think about a child custody and visitation agreement that will schedule the time that you spend with your kids. However, in any kind of child custody situation, you need one. A visitation schedule helps maintain sanity and stability, for you and your kids. Generally, the process involves sitting down with the...Read More
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Dividing a Military Pension in a Military Divorce
There are several differences between a civilian divorce and a military divorce; one of the most notable being what happens with retirement accounts. Military pensions, like all other financial assets, are subject to community property laws. When it comes to military divorce in Monterey County, military status of either spouse can have a big effect on how property is divided. This is...Read More
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