Divorce

If you are going through a divorce that involves a small business, this can be extremely difficult to figure out, emotionally, financially, and legally. For some people, their business isn’t just their way of income, but it is their entire livelihood, retirement plan, and can often result from years of personal sacrifices. In California, where…

When going through a divorce in California, one of the most important issues is property division. Understanding the difference between marital and seperate property can protect your financial interests and help ensure a fair outcome. At Roberts & Zatlin Law Firm, we guide clients through California’s complex property laws to safeguard their rights. What is…

Understanding the difference between legal separation and divorce can be confusing, but couples need to know when considering changes in their marital status. While both options allow spouses to live apart and address issues such as property division, child custody, and support, they differ in their legal outcomes. This will explore in more detail why…

Divorce judgments are official court orders that settle important matters like child support, custody, spousal support, and dividing property. But what do you do when your ex doesn’t stick to the rules set by the court? Enforcing a divorce judgment in California can be frustrating and stressful, especially when it impacts your family’s financial security…

Filing for divorce in the state of California can be an incredibly challenging experience, especially on an emotional and mental level. The process often brings overwhelming feelings of uncertainty, stress, and fear about the future. Beyond the emotional toll, divorcing spouses must also navigate complicated financial matters, legal deadlines, child custody decisions, and the division…

When a marriage ends, emotions run high. When you add infidelity into the mix, the stress can feel like it has doubled overnight. Now, you might have questions about money, support, and custody since there is betrayal in the background. How does infidelity impact divorce settlements in California? If you are going through a divorce…

For many people, pets are not just animals. They are companions and protectors. In many homes, they are full-fledged family members. When couples go through a divorce or separation, one of the biggest questions is: What happens to the family pet? California law does recognize the special place pets hold in our lives. While they…

When the ink dries on the divorce papers, many people feel like they can finally exhale. But there might be one more piece of unfinished business. You need to think about those estate planning considerations after a divorce in California. Revising your estate plan after divorce is about protecting your future and giving yourself a…

After battling through a high-conflict divorce, taking on those co-parenting duties can feel like an uphill battle. The emotional fallout, lingering resentments, and communication breakdowns will not disappear when the ink on the divorce paper dries. When you share children, you will still be tied together as you raise them. Co-parenting after a high-conflict divorce…

Divorce does not have to be a war. While that may sound like wishful thinking, more couples realize there’s another way to end a marriage.  Collaborative divorce is designed for couples who want to separate with dignity, fairness, and as little emotional fallout as possible. It is built on open dialogue, mutual respect, and the…

Divorce does more than divide bank accounts; it can divide lives. Many people might wonder what will happen to the family home. This is the house where your kids took their first steps, where you hosted holidays, celebrated birthdays, and spent quiet Sunday mornings sipping coffee. Can you keep the family home during a California…

Divorce isn’t just the end of a relationship. This is the beginning of a major financial transition. While most people focus on who gets the house or how assets are split, dividing debt can be just as important. If you are going through this process, here is what you need to know about how California…