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California is a “community property” state, which means that generally, assets acquired and debts incurred by either spouse during the marriage belong equally to both spouses. This means that upon divorce, from the total fair market value of the community assets, the joint obligations of the parties are subtracted, yielding the net community estate.

Divorces are already incredibly challenging for most couples. The costs of divorce settlements, the emotional turmoil, and the frustration of an uncertain future serve to make the process difficult. What if one of the divorcing parties is afflicted with a psychological problem?

In California, the cases pertaining to the custody of a child and rights of the father can be difficult and stressful. It is a common misconception that in custody cases California courts favor the mother. Some fathers believe the courts use a one-sided approach in cases of custody rights.

Co-parenting can be difficult. When Mom and Dad live apart, they often have different parenting styles, communication styles, new partners, or children from other relationships.