Ideally, couples can talk and work through divorce matters, amicably agreeing based on the circumstances. Although, doing so can be more difficult in certain situations. There are various ways to finalize divorce decisions, primarily classified into the following:...
Year: 2023
The difference between merger, acquisition and sale of a business
Sales and acquisitions are terms in the business context that people confuse and sometimes even mistake for mergers. These are business transactions that encompass the consolidation of companies or the acquisition of their assets, incorporating a variety of approaches...
California high court to decide if gig worker classification law is constitutional
The gig economy surged in popularity in recent years thanks to the popularity of app-based services such as Uber and Lyft. But many gig workers for these app services over the years have raised concerns that their classification as independent contractors left them...
Can you claim child support even when you are not married?
Child support is a highly disputed issue in divorce that usually comes after child custody. The court typically awards child support to the spouse maintaining primary physical custody. The agreed financial support should allow the custodial parent to continue to give...
Can divorce be a good solution for your family?
Divorce is never easy for couples in California, especially those with children. Many opt to stay together for the sake of their children, believing it is better for them to live in a two-parent home. Yet, are there times when divorcing can actually benefit your kids?...
Should I choose alternate week parenting?
When California parents decide to dissolve their marriages, they immediately wonder what the best custody arrangement is. While a custody arrangement that involves parents alternating weeks is a popular option, some experts now report that it may not be the best...
Buying out a business partner
In a lively California business environment, circumstances may arise where one partner wishes to part ways with the other. Whether due to personal differences, diverging visions or changing priorities, the desire to buy out a business partner is not always...
What happens to the family home when divorcing in California?
During a divorce in California, there are typically a few important things or relationships at stake. Considering that, one of the more coveted things in a divorce is understandably a couple's marital home. Fortunately, most divorcing couples have a few options...
Dealing with an anticipatory breach
An anticipatory breach occurs when someone refuses to honor a contract to which they agreed. The other person in the situation can take legal action in the California courts for breach of contract. The breach is anticipatory because failure to fulfill the contract...
Costly FMLA mistakes every employer should avoid
California is a state that can be challenging for employers and their HR teams to navigate. Of the many rules and laws companies must follow, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) understandably confuses many businesses. With federal and state rules to...