San Diego Family Law Blog
Custody Agreements and COVID-19 Vaccinations
As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its second year, we are hopeful that the new vaccines will finally bring lockdown to an end and allow Californians to go back to a sense of normalcy. For many older individuals and those who are immunocompromised, a vaccine is necessary to withstand the full brunt of COVID-19. But for divorced parents, vaccinations may be a difficult subject to agree on, especially if one parent does not believe in them.
How to Prepare for a Divorce
No one plans for their marriage to end, but when you do decide to get a divorce, you will want to be as prepared as possible. Walking into a divorce without a clear understanding of your finances or legal obligations can lead to a difficult, draining process. By collecting the right documents, planning for custody, and determining how to deal with leftover debt, you can ensure that your divorce goes much more smoothly than otherwise.
When Are Prenuptials Void?
A prenuptial agreement can drastically simplify your divorce proceedings, allowing you and your ex to separate amicably and move on with your lives. However, it is always important to remember that a prenup is a legal agreement, and there are certain standards it must fulfill to be valid. Trusting that a prenuptial agreement will fully protect you in a divorce can be a huge mistake, as these agreements can be made null and void in certain situations.
Which Parent Covers a Child’s Health Insurance?
Dividing up your assets and debt during a divorce can be incredibly complicated, especially if you have a child to take care of as well. While you both have a legal responsibility to look after your child, it is not always clear who covers certain expenses. This is especially true if your child has a medical condition that requires consistent care and treatment, as well as reliable health insurance. What often confuses parents in a divorce is which one of them has to pay for health insurance and how medical bills should be divided.
Making Holiday Plans Before a Divorce
Going through a divorce is always difficult, but it can be especially trying during the holidays. You may still be living together, still have to discuss your divorce with your children, or have to put up with a million questions from family members. Once you add in hurt feelings or looming financial issues, your holiday season can go from a joyful occasion to an utter nightmare. But there are ways to keep your upcoming divorce from ruining the holiday spirit.
Your Custody Plan and Virtual Schooling
For parents living in San Diego, the past few months have been extremely confusing regarding school re-openings. It was only recently that the county unveiled its decision to allow each individual school to choose whether or not to reopen. While some have chosen to continue distance learning, others have chosen a combination of in-class teaching and virtual schooling. In fact, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has decided to remain closed for in-person classes for the Fall 2020 school year and require students to continue distance learning for the remainder of the year for most students.
Dividing an Online Business in a San Diego Divorce
In the digital age, many couples build their wealth through online ventures, including e-commerce stores, subscription platforms, digital content creation, or SaaS businesses. When a marriage ends, dividing an online business in a divorce can be one of the most challenging aspects of the separation, especially in high-asset cases. Unlike physical assets, online businesses involve intangible value, such as branding, traffic, code, and customer lists, which must be accurately identified, evaluated, and fairly divided. read more
Leisure Time and the Impact on Gray Divorce
Over the past half a century, the stigma around divorce has begun to lessen as couples become more and more accepting of their individuality and personal needs. For a long time, the elderly seemed to push against divorce trends, and many of us would applaud older couples for sticking together for so long. However, it seems that the divorce rate has finally started to catch up with seniors, which may have serious financial ramifications for them.
The Advantages of Mediation
Divorce can be a messy and challenging process, even when the spouses are on good speaking terms. The division of assets, custody of children, and other aspects of divorce can cause contention and be very difficult to manage on your own. For many, the solution is to hire a lawyer and work the divorce through court proceedings—which is considered an “adversarial” method of resolving a divorce. But there is often a better solution: mediation.
Emergency Rule 13: Filing a Spousal or Child Support Case During COVID-19
Many California families are struggling to determine how to handle the legal requirements in the midst of the Stay at Home Order. California residents have had to transition rapidly and suddenly to new work environments, either with modified work schedules or by working remotely, while others have been laid off completely. In addition, some parents are dealing with modified custody schedules, while divorcees are worried about paying child or spousal support. With the closure of California courts to the public, many are unable to file modifications or new cases until the lockdown is lifted.