Divorce and Bifurcation
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California Family Code section 2337 allows one spouse to file a motion to obtain a divorce early–that is before the trial has been scheduled. This is referred to as a bifurcation.
Author: Denise Trevino
Spousal Support and Domestic Violence
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The family court looks at several factors to determine the amount of spousal support. One of the factors is any documented evidence of domestic violence.
Retirement and Pension Plans
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Retirement plans are part of the community estate if contributions were made during the marriage. The retirement plan will be divided by a judgment either after a trial or after the parties agree to a division.
The Spendthrift Clause
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Parents often create a trust to provide finances to children even if they are adult children. The trust can contain what is often referred to as a spendthrift clause. A spendthrift clause prevents creditors of a beneficiary from suing and collecting debts from assets which have not been disbursed from the trust.
Establishing Parentage
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Parentage can be established by signing a Declaration of Paternity after the birth, marrying the mother, filing a Petition to Establish Parentage, or holding the child out as his own
Grandparents Visitation Rights
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In certain circumstances, grand parents can petition the court to have visitation rights
